| Meaning | rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate. |
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| Parts | blade, vane | Flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water |
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| rotor, rotor coil | The rotating armature of a motor or generator |
| stator, stator coil | mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves |
| Narrower | gas turbine | turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion |
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| hydroelectric turbine | turbine consisting of a large and efficient version of a water wheel used to drive an electric generator |
| impulse turbine | A turbine that is driven by jets direct against the blades |
| reaction turbine | A turbine with blades arranged to develop torque from gradual decrease of steam pressure from inlet to exhaust |
| steam turbine | turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn |
| wind turbine | A turbine that is driven by the wind |
| Broader | rotary engine | An internal-combustion engine in which power is transmitted directly to rotating components |
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| Spanish | turbina |
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| Catalan | turbina |
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