ALL meanings of millstone
mill·stone
M m - noun millstone either of a pair of circular stones between which grain or another substance is ground, as in a mill. 1
- noun millstone anything that grinds or crushes. 1
- noun millstone any heavy mental or emotional burden (often used in the phrase a millstone around one's neck). 1
- noun millstone stone used for grinding 1
- noun millstone burden 1
- noun millstone Each of two circular stones used for grinding grain. 1
- countable noun millstone A millstone is a large, flat, round stone which is one of a pair of stones used to grind grain into flour. 0
- noun millstone one of a pair of heavy flat disc-shaped stones that are rotated one against the other to grind grain 0
- noun millstone a heavy burden, such as a responsibility or obligation 0
- noun millstone either of a pair of large, flat, round stones between which grain or other substances are ground 0
- noun millstone stone used for these, usually a hard sandstone or conglomerate 0
- noun millstone a heavy burden 0
- noun millstone something that grinds, pulverizes, or crushes 0