Moulin, a French word for "mill," has several synonyms that can be used in various contexts. In the context of hydrology and glaciology, a moulin refers to a vertical or nearly vertical shaft in a glacier that carries water from the surface to the base. Other synonyms for moulin in this context include glacial mill and glacier mill. In the context of cooking, a moulin is a kitchen tool used to puree and strain food, which can also be referred to as a food mill or a vegetable mill. Additionally, in the context of architecture, moulin can be synonymously used with the word windmill.