windmilling

/ˈwɪndmɪlɪŋ/
verb
  1. Moving or rotating in a circular motion like the blades of a windmill.
    • The child was windmilling his arms to dry them off.
    • She kept windmilling her bat as she waited for the pitch.
    • The helicopter's blades started windmilling slowly before takeoff.
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