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Thesaurus Term/Concept: FANTAIL
| Identifier |
137763 |
| Class |
COMPONENTS |
| Status |
Preferred |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
A bladed wheel attached to the rear, and at right angles to the main sails, of a windmill. Connected to winding gear, the fantail would catch the wind when it changed direction, allowing the mill to move automatically into the wind. |
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