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maalsteen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • Millstone noun A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.

Senses

maalsteen is used for these senses in English:

  • millstone A large round stone used for grinding grain.

Millstone — full definition

  1. noun A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.
  2. noun Figuratively, a heavy burden or ongoing responsibility that weighs someone down.

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