millstone in Danish
millstone in Danish is møllesten, kværnsten, klods om benet — millstone means a large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.
millstone in Danish
møllesten
A large round stone used for grinding grain.
kværnsten
A large round stone used for grinding grain.
klods om benet
(figurative) Ellipsis of millstone round one's neck, a heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear (referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible).
møllesten om halsen
(figurative) Ellipsis of millstone round one's neck, a heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear (referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible).
What does "millstone" mean?
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noun A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.
"The old mill still has its original millstone on display."
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noun Figuratively, a heavy burden or ongoing responsibility that weighs someone down.
"The debt became a millstone around his neck."
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millstone in a sentence
- The old mill still has its original millstone on display.
- The debt became a millstone around his neck.
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What is "millstone" in Danish?
"millstone" in Danish is møllesten, kværnsten, klods om benet. millstone means: A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.
How do you use "millstone" in a sentence?
Example: "The old mill still has its original millstone on display." In Danish, "millstone" is møllesten, kværnsten, klods om benet.
Are there other ways to say "millstone" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 4 translations listed for "millstone": møllesten, kværnsten, klods om benet, møllesten om halsen.
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