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wind catcher

American  
[wind kach-er] / ˈwɪnd ˌkætʃ ər /

noun

plural

wind catchers

  1. Architecture. a tower, primarily in traditional Middle-Eastern architecture, that directs air into a building in order to provide ventilation and cooling; wind tower.

  2. a device used to direct air into a given space to provide ventilation; air scoop.

  3. an outdoor hanging decoration, designed to be aesthetically pleasing when moved by the wind.

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This large steel wind catcher is the perfect reward for all her hard work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2016

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