1. a machine with curved blades that is turned by a flow of water, steam, gas, or air and is used to generate electricity or power other machinery

Examples

• The wind turbines on the hill generate clean electricity for the town.
• Steam turbines power most electrical generating plants.
• The hydroelectric dam uses water turbines to produce energy.
• Gas turbines are commonly used in jet engines.
• The turbine blades spin rapidly when the wind picks up.
• Engineers are designing more efficient turbine systems.
• The power plant’s turbine hall contains massive generators.