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windmilling

/ˈwaɪndˌmɪlɪŋ/ /ˈwɪndmɪlɪŋ/
noun
GeneralAviation
  1. 1 rüzgarla dönme, serbest dönme uncountable

Definition (English)

The rotation of an engine's internal parts due to airflow when not powered.

Example Sentences

  1. The engine was still windmilling after the flameout.
    Motor, alevlenme kaybından sonra hala rüzgarla dönüyordu.
  2. Windmilling can aid engine cooling.
    Rüzgarla dönme motorun soğumasına yardımcı olabilir.

Synonyms

freewheeling

Antonyms

powered rotationengine running

Collocations

windmilling enginewindmilling propellerwindmilling effectwindmilling rotationwindmilling blades