Mahlstein — meaning in English

English meaning

• burr noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
• Millstone noun A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.

Senses

Mahlstein is used for these senses in English:

• burr (engineering) A revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.
• grinding stone A stone tool, used with a quern, to grind cereals.
• millstone A large round stone used for grinding grain.

burr — full definition

1. noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
2. noun A strong, rolled pronunciation of the letter "r," or an accent marked by it.
3. verb To grind or smooth using a small rotating abrasive tool.

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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