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Millstone

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Noun — A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.

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a millstone around your neck grind between millstones

Etymology

A compound of mill and stone, describing the stone wheel used for grinding.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Millstone” mean?

The word “Millstone” means a large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour. In plain terms, either the literal grinding stone in a mill, or, figuratively, a heavy problem that drags someone down.

How do you use “Millstone” in a sentence?

Here is “Millstone” used in a sentence: “The old mill still has its original millstone on display.”

What part of speech is “Millstone”?

“Millstone” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Millstone” have?

“Millstone” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.

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