MILLSTONE

Millstone

Millstones or mill stones are stones used in grist mills, for grinding wheat or other grains.

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millstone

Noun

  1. A large round stone used for grinding grain.
  2. A coarse-grained sandstone used for making such stones; millstone grit
  3. A heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.
    Paying the mortgage every month is a millstone round their necks.


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