muller
Muller (noun) means a heavy stone or tool with a flat grinding surface, held and rubbed by hand to crush pigments, powders, or other materials. Example: “The artist ground her pigments with a muller and slab.”
How to use muller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hand tool for grinding pigments or powders on a flat surface; informally, to beat or thrash someone.
The "beat someone" sense is informal British slang.
Word forms
mullered past tense, mullered past tense, mullered past tense, mullers plural, mullers plural, mullers plural, Mullers plural, mullers singular, mullers singular, mullers singular
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The artist ground her pigments with a _____ and slab.
Etymology
From "mull" (to heat, grind, or work something over) plus the agent-noun ending "-er."
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What does “muller” mean?
The word “muller” means a heavy stone or tool with a flat grinding surface, held and rubbed by hand to crush pigments, powders, or other materials. In plain terms, a hand tool for grinding pigments or powders on a flat surface; informally, to beat or thrash someone.
How do you pronounce “muller”?
“Muller” is pronounced MUH-luh (/ˈmʌləɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “muller” in a sentence?
Here is “muller” used in a sentence: “The artist ground her pigments with a muller and slab.”
What part of speech is “muller”?
Depending on how it is used, “muller” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “muller” a common word?
“Muller” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “muller” have?
“Muller” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy stone or tool with a flat grinding surface, held and rubbed by hand to crush pigments, powders, or other materials.