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| − | A '''windmill''' is a device built to utilize the [[power]] of the [[wind]] in order to perform mechanical [[work]] - historically, the milling of [[grain]] being the most common. | + | A '''windmill''' is a device built to utilize the [[power]] of the [[wind]] in order to perform mechanical [[work]] - historically, the milling of [[grain]] being the most common. Windmills are becoming an important source for generating electricity. |
[[Netherlands]] is popularly known for their quaint, picturesque windmills (which were also used to pump water to keep the land dry), but [[Denmark]] also has their share. | [[Netherlands]] is popularly known for their quaint, picturesque windmills (which were also used to pump water to keep the land dry), but [[Denmark]] also has their share. | ||
Revision as of 15:24, October 1, 2008
A windmill is a device built to utilize the power of the wind in order to perform mechanical work - historically, the milling of grain being the most common. Windmills are becoming an important source for generating electricity.
Netherlands is popularly known for their quaint, picturesque windmills (which were also used to pump water to keep the land dry), but Denmark also has their share.
