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millstone in Russian

millstone in Russian is жёрнов — millstone means a large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.

millstone in Russian

жёрнов
noun
Pronounced: zhyornov
A large round stone used for grinding grain.

What does "millstone" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Russian?

"millstone" in Russian is жёрнов. millstone means: A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.

How do you pronounce жёрнов?

"millstone" in Russian is жёрнов, pronounced "zhyornov".

How do you use "millstone" in a sentence?

Example: "The old mill still has its original millstone on display." In Russian, "millstone" is жёрнов.

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