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- noun A
structure somewhat like awindmill forpumping water , either fordrainage or forirrigation
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Examples
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There is a legitimate possibility of injury here, presumably, the wind rights restriction would prevent the installation of a windpump, which, while less common in the days of broader electrical availability, are certainly still used.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Using Eminent Domain to Take Wind Rights 2009
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It is important to involve local users of the windpump in the workshop.
Chapter 32 1984
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This is not a manual which teaches the trainer the theory and practice of windpump construction.
Chapter 4 1984
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If possible, include several people from the area, where the windpump will be and from the area where the training will take place if the locations are not the same.
Chapter 4 1984
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