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Definition of edge mill - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
grindingDated mill where stones roll on edges to grindDated
- The edge mill efficiently crushed the ore.
- The old edge mill was still in operation at the museum.
- They used an edge mill to process the grain.
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mill where stones roll on edges to grind
Expressions with edge
become less sharp or precise
After frequent use, the knife began to lose its edge.
fit into a space with difficulty
She managed to edge in between the two cars.
defeat narrowly in a contest or game
She managed to edge out her rival in the race.
gain a slight advantage over someone
She managed to edge over her competitors in the final lap.
positioned at the boundary of an area
The house is at the edge of the forest.
move slowly out of a place
She edged out of the crowded room without anyone noticing.
feeling tense or nervous due to uncertainty
She felt on the edge before the big exam.
intense anticipation or suspense
The season finale had us on the edge of our seats until the last scene.
increase slightly
Interest rates edged up by a quarter of a percent.
provide someone with an advantage over others
Her experience gave her the edge in the interview.
possess a slight advantage over others
Our team has an edge over the competition.
be in a superior position compared to others
She has the edge in negotiations due to her experience.
tense, jumpy or waiting anxiously for what will happen
I was on edge all evening, waiting for the test results.
sharpen a blade or tool for better cutting
He put an edge on the knife before cooking.
rough or uneven edge
The torn paper had a ragged edge.
irritate or annoy someone causing discomfort or displeasure
That loud noise really sets my teeth on edge.
avoid dealing directly with an issue
She skirted the edge of the controversial topic.
reduce the intensity of something unpleasant or harsh
A snack can take the edge off your hunger.
near a critical or dangerous point
His risky behavior shows he's closer to the edge.
leading in a particular field
Her research is on the cutting edge of medical science.
in a very risky or dangerous situation
Their relationship is on the razor's edge now.
risky position where tiny change can bring success or ruin
After the scandal, her career balanced on a razor's edge.
reduce the effectiveness or impact of something
The new policy will blunt the edge of the economic crisis.
state of high suspense or excitement
The movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
Expressions with mill
move in a confused or aimless way
People milled around the entrance, unsure where to go.
unapproved school that sells degrees or certificates without real study
He got a degree from a diploma mill and employers rejected it.
network spreading gossip and unverified information
The rumor mill was buzzing with news of the breakup.
informal network or group that spreads gossip or rumors
The gossip mill spread the news quickly around town.
contribute to the circulation of rumors
His comments only served to feed the rumor mill.
begin a process where rumors are generated
He loves to start a rumor mill whenever there's a new project.
be in a place without clear purpose
Students milled about the campus after classes ended.
group or system that spreads unverified information
The rumour mill at the office is always active before meetings.
people begin spreading gossip or unconfirmed news
After the announcement, the rumour mill started.
feeling tired or marked after hard experiences
After the long project, she looked as if she had been through the mill.
university selling degrees without proper education
Many employers avoid hiring graduates from a degree mill.
device for grinding coffee beans to a desired consistency
She adjusted the coffee mill to get a finer grind for her espresso.
person who works in a mill
The mill worker operated the machinery with precision.
factory where paper is manufactured
The paper mill near the river produces thousands of tons of paper annually.
device for grinding peppercorns into pepper
She used the pepper mill to season the salad.
building or business where grain is ground into flour or meal
The old grain mill by the river has been restored.
factory where steel is produced
The steel mill operates 24 hours a day to meet demand.
commercial dog breeding facility with poor conditions
She rescued her dog from a puppy mill.
facility where grain is ground into flour
The old flour mill is now a museum.
not special or interesting in any way
The movie was just a run-of-the-mill comedy.
place where cider is made
We visited a cider mill during our trip to the countryside.
utensil for mashing and sieving soft foods
She used a food mill to make applesauce.
large wheel driven by water to power a mill
The old mill wheel turned slowly in the stream.
factory processing wood into paper pulp
The town's economy relies on the local pulp mill.
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- French:moulin à meules, ...
- German:Kollermühle, ...
- Italian:mulino a pietre, ...
- Spanish:molino de piedras, ...
- Portuguese:moinho de borda, ...
- Chinese:辊磨机, ...
- Japanese:転石製粉所, ...
- Arabic:مطحنة الحافة, ...
- Hebrew:טַחֲנַת שָׂפָה, ...
- Russian:краевая мельница, ...
- Ukrainian:крайовий млин, ...
- Hindi:एज मिल, ...
- Bengali:প্রান্ত মিল, ...
- Catalan:molí de vores, ...
- Czech:kolový mlýn, ...
- Danish:kantmølle, ...
- Dutch:kantmolen, ...
- Greek:κυλινδρικός μύλος, ...
- Hungarian:őrlőmalom, ...
- Khmer:ម៉ាស៊ីនកិនថ្មបង្វិលគែម, ...
- Korean:에지 밀, ...
- Persian:آسیاب لبهای, ...
- Polish:młyn krawędziowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):moinho de pedras, ...
- Romanian:moară cu margini, ...
- Swedish:kantkvarn, ...
- Thai:โรงสีขอบ, ...
- Turkish:kenar değirmeni, ...
- Vietnamese:cối xay cạnh, ...
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