mill

/mˈɪl/

/ˈmɪɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Mill

[NOUN]

a special grinding machine that crushes grain into flour

synonyms : factory

manufactory

manufacturing plant

the act of grinding to a powder or dust

synonyms : grind

pulverisation

pulverization

a building in which flour is made out of grain

synonyms : grinder

milling machinery

English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873)

synonyms : John Mill

John Stuart Mill

Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836)

synonyms : James Mill

an ancient two-player strategy board game that has been played in various forms for thousands of years

synonyms : cowboy checkers

to mill

MAIN VERB

grind with a mill

move about in a confused manner

synonyms : mill about

mill around

produce a ridge around the edge of

roll out (metal) with a rolling machine

Examples

1. The unexpected challenges became grist for the mill of their problem-solving skills.

2. I went through the mill as a kid in high school.

3. The writer drew inspiration from her life experiences, using them as grist for the mill of her creative process.

4. The politicians were accused of using their positions to benefit themselves and their families, as every miller draws water to his own mill.

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