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  2. Windmill - Wikipedia

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    The windmills at Kinderdijk in the village of Kinderdijk, Netherlands is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A windmill is a structure that converts wind power into rotational energy using vanes called sails or blades, by tradition specifically to mill grain (), but in some parts of the English-speaking world, the term has also been extended to encompass windpumps, wind turbines, and other applications.

  3. List of windmills in the United States - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of "traditional" windmills in the United States, which usually are gristmills. In this nation more than others, "windmill" is often used to refer to what are properly termed windpumps bringing up water for agriculture.

  4. List of windmills - Wikipedia

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    The List of windmills is a link page for any windmill or windpump ... In the United States, there are some traditional windmills, ...

  5. List of windmills in the Netherlands - Wikipedia

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    Windmills are known worldwide as an iconic symbol of Dutch culture.Some 1,200 historic windmills survive, most of which are gristmills or polder mills. Many remain fully functional, and their upkeep and operation is promoted by a number of civic organizations, including De Hollandsche Molen, Gilde van Vrijwillige Molenaars and Stichting De Fryske Mole.

  6. List of windmills in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of windmills and windpumps in the United Kingdom. England. The list is divided into the current ceremonial counties of England: Bedfordshire

  7. Zaanse Schans - Wikipedia

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    Zaanse Schans (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzaːnsə ˈsxɑns]) is a neighbourhood of Zaandam, near Zaandijk, Netherlands.It is best known for its collection of historic windmills and wooden houses that were relocated here from the wider region north of Amsterdam for preservation.

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