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MOULIN-TOUR [2 records]

Record 1 2008-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A mill with a round brick tower and revolving cap at the top.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Moulin en forme de tour en briques ou en pierre, doté d'une calotte tournante.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A windmill whose cap alone turns round to meet the wind.

OBS

This 17th century Dutch windmill [resembles] an artist's smock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Énergie éolienne
CONT

Le moulin à vent à axe horizontal. [...] Les moulins à vent peuvent être classés en deux types principaux : les moulins à toit tournant et les moulins à cage tournante. Moulins à toit tournant. La toiture qui porte l'arbre de rotation du moulin peut tourner au-dessus du bâtiment généralement en maçonnerie et de forme tronconique.

Spanish

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