turbine

//ˈtɜːbaɪn//
B2Frequency Level 10Technical
Visual representation of turbine

Noun

turbineSingular
turbinesPlural
1

A machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, air, or other fluid.

The wind turbine generates electricity for the entire village.

2

A rotary engine that extracts energy from a fluid flow and converts it into useful work.

The power plant uses a steam turbine to generate electricity.