meule — meaning in English
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English meaning
- grindstone noun A rotating stone wheel used for sharpening or smoothing tools and blades.
- Millstone noun A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.
- rick noun A large, often thatched, outdoor stack of hay, straw, or firewood.
- stook noun A pile or bundle, especially of straw.
Senses
meule is used for these senses in English:
- grindstone An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing, or grinding.
- millstone A large round stone used for grinding grain.
- rick Straw, hay etc. stored in a stack for winter fodder, commonly protected with thatch.
- stook A pile or bundle, especially of straw.
Millstone — full definition
- noun A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.
- noun Figuratively, a heavy burden or ongoing responsibility that weighs someone down.
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