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Against the beautiful and the clever and the successful, one can wage a pitiless war, but not against the unattractive: then the millstone weighs on the breast.
Graham Greene

Meaning of "millstone" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MILLSTONE

millstone  [ˈmɪlˌstəʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MILLSTONE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Millstone is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MILLSTONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

millstone

Millstone

Millstones or mill stones are stones used in grist mills, for grinding wheat or other grains. Millstones come in pairs. The base or bedstone is stationary. Above the bedstone is the turning runner stone which actually does the grinding. The runner stone spins above the stationary bedstone creating the "scissoring" or grinding action of the stones. A runner stone is generally slightly concave, while the bedstone is slightly convex. This helps to channel the ground flour to the outer edges of the stones where it can be gathered up. The runner stone is supported by a cross-shaped metal piece (rind or rynd) fixed to a "mace head" topping the main shaft or spindle leading to the driving mechanism of the mill (wind, water (including tide) or other means).

Definition of millstone in the English dictionary

The definition of millstone in the dictionary is one of a pair of heavy flat disc-shaped stones that are rotated one against the other to grind grain. Other definition of millstone is a heavy burden, such as a responsibility or obligation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MILLSTONE


bilestone
ˈbaɪlˌstəʊn
Blackstone
ˈblækˌstəʊn
cobblestone
ˈkɒbəlˌstəʊn
cornerstone
ˈkɔːnəˌstəʊn
eaglestone
ˈiːɡəlˌstəʊn
felstone
ˈfɛlˌstəʊn
firestone
ˈfaɪəˌstəʊn
gallstone
ˈɡɔːlˌstəʊn
gemstone
ˈdʒɛmˌstəʊn
hailstone
ˈheɪlˌstəʊn
hearthstone
ˈhɑːθˌstəʊn
keystone
ˈkiːˌstəʊn
limestone
ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn
marlstone
ˈmɑːlˌstəʊn
milestone
ˈmaɪlˌstəʊn
oilstone
ˈɔɪlˌstəʊn
rhinestone
ˈraɪnˌstəʊn
sandstone
ˈsændˌstəʊn
staddlestone
ˈstædəlˌstəʊn
Yellowstone
ˈjɛləʊˌstəʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MILLSTONE

millirem
milliroentgen
millisecond
millisievert
millivolt
milliwatt
millocracy
millocrat
millpond
millrace
millrun
Mills
Mills bomb
Mills-and-Boon
millscale
millstream
milltail
millwheel
millwork
millwright

WORDS THAT END LIKE MILLSTONE

birthstone
bluestone
brownstone
capstone
Ecclestone
Folkestone
Gladstone
gravestone
greystone
histone
kill two birds with one stone
Livingstone
lodestone
Maidstone
moonstone
rolling stone
Rosetta stone
stepping stone
stone
tone
touchstone

Synonyms and antonyms of millstone in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MILLSTONE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «millstone» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of millstone

Translation of «millstone» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MILLSTONE

Find out the translation of millstone to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of millstone from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «millstone» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

磨石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

piedra de molino
570 millions of speakers

English

millstone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चक्की का पाट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حجر الرحى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

жернов
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জাঁতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

meule
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batu gilingan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mühlstein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

石臼
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

맷돌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Millstone
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cối xay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாறாங்கல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मिल दगड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

değirmentaşı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

macina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

młyński
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

жорно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

piatră de moară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μυλόπετρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

meulsteen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kvarnsten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kvernstein
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of millstone

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MILLSTONE»

The term «millstone» is quite widely used and occupies the 53.148 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MILLSTONE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about millstone

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3 QUOTES WITH «MILLSTONE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word millstone.
1
Graham Greene
Against the beautiful and the clever and the successful, one can wage a pitiless war, but not against the unattractive: then the millstone weighs on the breast.
2
Ian Mckellen
Personally, coming out was one of the most important things I've ever done, lifting from my shoulders the millstone of lies that I hadn't even realized I was carrying.
3
Robert Plant
The past is a stepping stone, not a millstone.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MILLSTONE»

Discover the use of millstone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to millstone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Millstone
First published in 1965, The Millstone tells the story of Rosamund Stacey, who gets pregnant after a one night stand when she loses her virginity.
Margaret Drabble, 2014
2
The Millstone Industry: A Summary of Research on Quarries ...
"Primarily based on archival research and brief accounts published in geological and historical volumes, it focuses on conglomerate, granite, flint, quartzite, gneiss, and sandstone quarries in different regions and states, along with a ...
Charles D. Hockensmith, 2009
3
The American millstone: an examination of the nation's ...
Depicts the harsh conditions of life of impoverished people living in a section of Chicago and examines the impact of poverty on American society
‎1986
4
The Atlas of Food: With a New Introduction
What we eat, where we eat, and how we eat: these questions are explored in this remarkable book, now with a new introduction contextualizing the atlas for 2013 and beyond.
Erik Millstone, Tim Lang, 2013
5
Millstone; a Novel
The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com).
Harold Begbie, 2010
6
Lead & Public Health: Dangers for Children
In the 1980s and 1990s scientific evidence has accumulated showing how harmful exposure to lead can be, yet little has been done to protect public health from the dangers posed.
Erik Millstone, 1997
7
The Millstone Quarries of Powell County, Kentucky
Millstone # 8 was discovered during the excavations for a house on the lower west slope of Sage Point. This location is southwest of the Pilot Knob Quarry. This specimen was made from a reddish brown conglomerate with very small quartz ...
Charles D. Hockensmith, 2009
8
The EU and Turkey: A Glittering Prize Or a Millstone?
Does Turkey's future lie as a potential member of the European club or instead as a priviliged partner? This book is a multi-disciplinary attempt to illuminate the dimensions of the challenge from different perspectives.
Michael Lake, 2005
9
BSE: Risk, Science, and Governance
This text provides an analysis of the BSE crisis and how policy-making processes were managed, and of how and why they culminated in catastrophic failure.
Patrick Van Zwanenberg, Erik Millstone, 2005
10
Water Features for the Garden
The central French millstone, out of which water wells up into a bell shape, is reminiscent of cobbled courtyards in Provence, bubbling spring waters, and times past. This particular design, which incorporates a surrounding ring of shingle and  ...
Alan Bridgewater, Alan Bridgewater, New Holland Publishers, Limited, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MILLSTONE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term millstone is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Barre Town Forest, Millstone Trails thriving
Nathan Reigner, president of the volunteer-run Millstone Trails Association, said they couldn't be happier with the partnership between the ... «Barre Montpelier Times Argus, Jul 15»
2
Answers to Diana's Quiz – July 18, 2015
The Millstone Logo. A community ... Posted by The Millstone on July 20, 2015 in Diana's Quiz Leave a response · quiz There are ... July 20, 2015 / The Millstone ... «Millstone News, Jul 15»
3
Ervolino: Is turning 60 a millstone a milestone or both?
Ten years ago, I turned 50, which was bone-chilling enough. On Wednesday — unless I get a reprieve from the governor — I'll be turning 60. «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
4
Local teen seeks crowdfunding for Arctic voyage
I hope to submit another update to the Millstone in the fall. My Mom's email address is sarahalmontethompson@gmail.com. If you have any ... «Millstone News, Jul 15»
5
Chemicals billionaire urges UK to ditch millstone EU
THE billionaire boss of Britain's largest private company believes the country may be better off pulling out of the EU to escape Brussels ... «The Sunday Times, Jul 15»
6
Addis Ababa outcome: milestone or millstone for the world's poor?
As a deal was struck on funding the poverty battle at the development finance summit in Addis Ababa, the UN hailed a historic moment while ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
7
Millstone City
A strong angel takes up a millstone and tosses it into the sea. Just so, he says, Babylon will be thrown down violently and will never be found ... «First Things, Jul 15»
8
'Hanging Millstone' film casting attracts big turn out plus NBC2 News …
On July 12, 2015, the third casting for the thriller feature film "Hanging Millstone" was held in SW Florida. Mid-way during the casting, NBC2 ... «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
9
Millstone cited for low-level security violation
Waterford — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has cited a security violation of "very low" safety significance during a June inspection of the ... «theday.com, Jul 15»
10
Millstone man accused of Twitter child porn
MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP – A township man from the Clarksburg section is accused of posting child pornography on Twitter, authorities say. «Asbury Park Press, Jul 15»

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