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  1. Windmill - Wikipedia

    A windmill is a machine operated by the force of wind acting on vanes or sails to mill grain (gristmills), pump water, generate electricity, or drive other machinery. [1]

  2. Windmills for sale in Edinburg, Texas | Facebook Marketplace

    Stunning 12ft Decorative Windmill -Perfect for Business orHome! Alonso, gift store and garden dec Pharr, TX $300 Windmill top Edinburg, TX $325

  3. Windmill | Definition, History, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 24, 2025 · Windmill, device for tapping the energy of the wind by means of sails mounted on a rotating shaft. The sails are mounted at an angle or are given a slight twist so that the force of wind …

  4. How Do Wind Turbines Work? | Department of Energy

    Wind turbines work on a simple principle: instead of using electricity to make wind—like a fan—wind turbines use wind to make electricity. Wind turns the propeller-like blades of a turbine around a rotor, …

  5. Decorative Windmills at Lowes.com

    Find decorative windmills at Lowe's today. Shop decorative windmills and a variety of lawn & garden products online at Lowes.com.

  6. The Grounds – American Windmill Museum

    The first windmill to be built in North America was constructed in 1621 for Sir George Yeardley on his plantation, Flowerdew Hundred, in Virginia. The original windmill was destroyed in a storm, but …

  7. Windmill - New World Encyclopedia

    A windmill is a machine with rotating blades that is designed to convert the energy of the wind into more useful forms. The term also refers to the entire structure that carries (and includes) the machine. In …

  8. Outdoor Windmill - Wayfair

    Jun 26, 2025 · Add rustic charm to any lawn, garden, patio, front porch, or poolside with this decorative, Dutch-inspired windmill. Made of beautiful and natural fir wood, this windmill will bring a cozy touch …

  9. Windmills for sale in Texas

    We have Windmills for Sale in Texas! We are a small group of windmill enthusiasts that bring windmills to you at discount prices. We offer factory direct windmills, at low cost, that are fashioned after your …

  10. The Development of Windmills - Encyclopedia.com

    The windmill was the first successful attempt to harness the power of inanimate energy. Over time, improvements were made that allowed the top of the mill to be rotated in the direction of the wind, so …