myllynkivi — meaning in English

English meaning

• Millstone noun A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.
• run verb To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.

Senses

myllynkivi 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).
• run A pair or set of millstones.

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.

run — full definition

1. verb To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
2. verb To manage or be in charge of something.
3. verb To operate or function, especially of a machine, program, or system.
4. verb To flow, as a liquid does.
5. noun An act of running.

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