Synonyms for

Turbine

Verb / ˈtɜ:baɪn / Another word for turbine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a machine that uses the flow of a fluid (such as water or steam) to turn a wheel or turbine and produce electricity

Synonyms & similar words

generator motor engine dynamo alternator windmill fan propeller rotor impeller pump waterwheel wheel turbogenerator turbomachine turboprop turboshaft turbocompressor

Synonyms by register

Formal

rotary engine impeller rotor

Antonyms

brake stagnation stillness cessation inactivity

Common collocations

  • wind turbine
  • gas turbine
  • steam turbine
  • turbine blade
  • turbine engine
  • turbine generator
  • turbine efficiency

Word family

noun turbine
verb turbinize

Usage note

A turbine is a machine that harnesses rotational energy. While 'rotor' can sometimes be a synonym, it's more general and refers to any rotating part.

Example sentences

  1. The turbine at the power plant generates electricity for the city.
  2. The wind turbine spins when the wind blows.
  3. The airplane's turbine engine provides thrust to fly.
  4. The hydroelectric turbine turns the water's energy into electricity.
  5. The turbine in the factory powers the machines.

Quotes

  • The turbine did not stop whirring until not a single person remained on the earth.
  • The news of the turbine's failure spread quickly through the town.
  • The wind turbine's blades sliced through the windy sky.

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