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wind turbine
wind tur·bine (plural wind tur·bines)


noun 
Definition:
 
wind-driven turbine: a turbine with vanes that are rotated by the wind to generate electricity, usually similar in appearance to a giant aircraft propeller and mounted on a tall slim tower
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