Definition of mill - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
agriculturebuilding where grain is ground into flour
- The old mill by the river is still operational.
2.
machinerymachine for grinding or crushing substances
- The pepper mill is on the kitchen counter.
3.
financeDated US unit of currency equal to one thousandth of a dollarDated US
- Gas prices were calculated to the nearest mill.
4.
industryRare factory for processing raw materialsRare
- The textile mill produces thousands of yards of fabric daily.
5.
toolsRare small hand-operated device for grindingRare
- She used a coffee mill to grind fresh beans.
6.
productionRare system or institution producing items routinelyRare
- The diploma mill was shut down for issuing fake degrees.
7.
ordealRare UK unpleasant experience or ordealRare UK
- He felt like he was put through the mill at work.
8.
rollerTECH. hard roller for impressing a designTECH.
- The printing mill created intricate patterns on the fabric.
9.
gameTECH. strategy in card games to deplete a deckTECH.
- His mill strategy left the opponent with no cards.
Verb
1.
grindingtr. grind or crush substances into fine particlestr.
- The old mill still mills grain into flour..
2.
shapingtr. TECH. shape or finish materials with a machinetr. TECH.
- The jeweler milled the ring to perfection.
3.
aimless movementintr. move around aimlessly or without purposeintr.
- People milled around the park after the event.
4.
fightingintr. Dated UK participate in a fistfight or boxintr. Dated UK
- The two boxers milled in the ring.
5.
engravingtr. TECH. engrave patterns on the edge of an objecttr. TECH.
- They milled the coin for added security.
Images of mill
building where grain is ground into flour 
machine for grinding or crushing substances 
factory for processing raw materials 
small hand-operated device for grinding 
hard roller for impressing a design
Expressions with mill
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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 starts.
feeling tired or marked after hard experiences
After the long project, she felt 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.
Origin of mill
Latin, molere (to grind)
Terms with mill included in their meaning
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rumor mill
informal network for spreading news and gossip
industry
worker who trims metal plates in a mill
mill
channel for water to power a mill
mill storage
large storage area for flour in mills
machinery
bar in a mill for breaking materials
technology
the rounded top of a grinding mill spindle
engineering
channel carrying water to a mill or turbine
mill race
channel for water in a mill
engineering
artificial channel for directing water to a mill
lumber transport
floating logs downstream to a mill
grinding tool
hand-operated mill for grinding grain
engineering
watercourse carrying water from a mill or water wheel
worker
person who works in a mill
occupations
person who operates a mill, especially for grinding grain
processed
ground or crushed in a mill
watermill
large wheel driven by water to power a mill
operators
people who operate machinery in a mill
grinding
mill where stones roll on edges to grind
textile industry
water mill for cleaning and thickening cloth
manual tool
small mill operated by hand
business
person representing mill in business matters
management
person managing a mill for absentee owners
environment
liquid waste flowing out from an industrial mill into water or treatment systems
industrial worker
female worker in a mill
Examples of mill in a sentence
Farmers brought their grain to the local mill. The old mill was used to crush grain. A water mill powered the small village. The tax was calculated down to the last mill. Each mill of the currency was accounted for in the budget. The old mill was converted into a museum.
A new paper mill opened on the outskirts of town. The spice mill was perfect for grinding pepper. He bought a new mill for his kitchen. The rumor mill was buzzing with the latest gossip. He worked at a mill that produced thousands of widgets daily. The divorce process was a real mill for her. Training for the marathon was quite the mill. The jeweler used a mill to engrave the metal. Coins are often stamped with a mill for precision. He used a mill to win the card game. The mill tactic frustrated his opponents. The factory mills corn for animal feed. They mill spices to create unique blends. The carpenter milled the wood for the table. They milled the metal parts for the engine. Tourists milled around outside the station. Guests were milling around before dinner. They milled around the parking lot, fists flying. In the alley, the rivals milled fiercely. The jeweler milled the ring's edges for elegance. They milled the medal to prevent counterfeiting.
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- French:moulin, moudre, ...
- German:Mühle, mahlen, ...
- Italian:mulino, triturare, ...
- Spanish:molino, triturar, ...
- Portuguese:moinho, moer, ...
- Chinese:磨坊, 碾磨, ...
- Japanese:製粉所, 挽く, ...
- Arabic:مِطْحَنَة, طَحَنَ, ...
- Hebrew:טַחֲנָה, לִטְחוֹן, ...
- Russian:мельница, молоть, ...
- Ukrainian:млин, молоти, ...
- Hindi:चक्की, पीसना, ...
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