turbine
(tur-bine)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
Example Sentence
The moving water caused the turbine to turn.
Synonyms
rotary engine; machine with a rotor; machine with bladed rotor
Antonyms
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turbine
Rhymes
- turbine