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fling (or throw) one's cap over the windmill(s) — dated act recklessly or unconventionally. → windmill … English new terms dictionary
windmill — noun 1》 a building with sails or vanes that turn in the wind and generate power to grind corn into flour. ↘a similar structure used to generate electricity or draw water. 2》 Brit. a toy consisting of a stick with curved vanes attached that… … English new terms dictionary
windmill — n. 1 a mill worked by the action of the wind on its sails. 2 esp. Brit. a toy consisting of a stick with curved vanes attached that revolve in a wind. Phrases and idioms: throw one s cap (or bonnet) over the windmill act recklessly or… … Useful english dictionary
Windmill — A windmill is a machine that is powered by the energy of the wind. It is designed to convert the energy of the wind into more useful forms using rotating blades or sails. The term also refers to the structure it is commonly built on. In much of… … Wikipedia
Windmills in the Channel Islands — The Channel Islands have had a number of windmills over the centuries. They were mostly corn mills, and about half of those built survive in one form or another.GuernseyMoulin Huet Moulin Huet , Guernsey is a tower mill. It was derelict and… … Wikipedia
Moulton Windmill — The mill in 2005 Moulton Windm … Wikipedia
Windmills in the Isle of Man — The Isle of Man has had a number of windmills over the centuries. They were mostly threshing mills, with a few corn mills.Ballawhane, AndreasNX 398 012 Coord|54.381| 4.468|display=inline|format=dmsThis small mill at Andreas was a threshing mill… … Wikipedia
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Heckington Windmill — is the only 8 sailed tower Dutch type windmill still standing in the UK and probably the world s only of this type. Heckington is located about midway between Sleaford and Boston in Lincolnshire. The mill stands very close to Heckington Railway… … Wikipedia
