molensteen — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

molensteen is used for these senses in English:

• millstone A large round stone used for grinding grain.
• millstone (figurative) Ellipsis of millstone round one's neck, a heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear (referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible).

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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