Windmilling

Translation of "windmilling" into Russian

Noun

windmilling

ветряная мельница

The old windmilling was restored to its former glory.

Старая ветряная мельница была восстановлена до своего прежнего величия.

Noun

The act or process of rotating or moving in a manner similar to the blades of a windmill.

The windmilling of his arms helped him maintain balance on the tightrope.

A motion or action resembling the turning of a windmill, often used in sports or physical activities.

His windmilling technique in the pool gave him an advantage in the swimming race.

Verb

(intransitive) To rotate or spin with a motion resembling the sails of a windmill.

The paper pinwheel started to windmill in the sudden gust.

(transitive) To move (one's arms or legs) in broad, circular motions like windmill blades.

She windmilled her arms to keep from falling.