HyperDic: millstone

English > 3 senses of the word millstone:
NOUNcognitionmillstone, albatross(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
artifactmillstoneany load that is difficult to carry
artifactmillstoneone of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain
millstone > pronunciation
Soundsmih'lstow.n
Rhymesacetone ... zone: 126 rhymes with own...
English > millstone: 3 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaning(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps.
Synonymalbatross
Broaderhindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicapSomething immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Spanishescollo, rémora
English > millstone: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAny load that is difficult to carry.
Broaderload, loading, burdenweight to be borne or conveyed
English > millstone: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningOne of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain.
Part ofgristmillA mill for grinding grain (especially the customer's own grain)
Broaderstonebuilding material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose
Spanishmuela de molino, muela
Catalanmola

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