turbine

/ˈtɜrbaɪn/
noun
  1. A machine that uses moving fluid (such as water, steam, or air) to turn a wheel and produce power.
    • Steam turbines are used in power plants to produce large amounts of energy.
    • The wind turbine on the hill generates electricity for the whole village.
    • Engineers are designing a new water turbine for the hydroelectric dam.
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