turbine
//ˈtɜːbaɪn//
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.