noun
Uncommon
muller
MUH-luh
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.”
noun
1
A heavy stone or tool with a flat grinding surface, held and rubbed by hand to crush pigments, powders, or other materials.
"The artist ground her pigments with a muller and slab."
"Old apothecaries used a muller to prepare medicinal powders."
verb
1
To beat someone thoroughly or defeat an opponent decisively.
"The champion mullered his opponent in three rounds."
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.
When to use it
The "beat someone" sense is informal British slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mullers
- Third person singular
- mullers
- Past tense
- mullered
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Etymology
From "mull" (to heat, grind, or work something over) plus the agent-noun ending "-er."
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Rhymes for muller
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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.
