noun

Millstone

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."

Figuratively, a heavy burden or ongoing responsibility that weighs someone down.

"The debt became a millstone around his neck."

How to Use Millstone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the literal grinding stone in a mill, or, figuratively, a heavy problem that drags someone down.

Common pairings

a millstone around your neck grind between millstones

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The old mill still has its original _____ on display.

A compound of mill and stone, describing the stone wheel used for grinding.

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