Vocabulary Entry

millstone

|noun • noun

noun

A heavy stone used for grinding grains.

Example Sentences

"In the old mill, the millstone was used to grind wheat into flour."

"The farmer replaced the millstone after many years of use."

"People often admire the craftsmanship of antique millstones."

noun

Example Sentences

"Debt can feel like a millstone around your neck."

"The unresolved issues became a millstone that hindered their progress."

"He worked hard to remove the millstone of past mistakes from his life."