"post mill" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: post mills [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} post mill (plural post mills)
  1. A form of windmill constructed so that the whole building rests on a vertical axis firmly fastened to the ground. It is capable of being turned as the direction of the wind varies. Derived forms: hollow post mill
    Sense id: en-post_mill-en-noun-SmqQ7ccg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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