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windmilled

The correct spelling is windmilled.

How to pronounce windmilled

verb

Say it like: Win-dmi-lle-d

The correct spelling is windmilled. To rotate with a sweeping motion. For example: "She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee."

Usage Examples

She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee.

The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To rotate with a sweeping motion.
  2. 2.Of a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely.

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