wind turbine

n. wind generator, machine used to convert the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy

A wind turbine is a machine that converts the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy. If the mechanical energy is used directly by machinery, such as a pump or grinding stones, the machine is usually called a windmill. If the mechanical energy is then converted to electricity, the machine is called a wind generator, wind turbine, or wind energy converter (WEC).
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Noun
1. a turbine that is driven by the wind
(hypernym) turbine
(part-holonym) wind farm, wind park, wind energy facility