TURBINE Synonyms

• a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

• an enthusiastic devotee of sports

• an ardent follower and admirer

• strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

• make (an emotion) fiercer

• agitate the air

• blow away or off with a current of air

• the blade of a rotor (as in the compressor of a jet engine)

• a large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat

• a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

• the rotating armature of a motor or generator

• the revolving bar of a distributor

• rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils

• someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)

• board game equipment that consists of a dial and an arrow that is spun to determine the next move in the game

• fisherman's lure; revolves when drawn through the water

• mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

• a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it

• flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

• the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft

• a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

• a handwheel that is used for steering

• forces that provide energy and direction

• a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

• game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in

• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

• a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

• change directions as if revolving on a pivot

• wheel somebody or something

• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

• ride a bicycle