Associations to the word «Millstone»

Wiktionary

MILLSTONE, noun. A large round stone used for grinding grain.
MILLSTONE, noun. (geology) A coarse-grained sandstone used for making such stones; millstone grit
MILLSTONE, noun. (figurative) A heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.

Dictionary definition

MILLSTONE, noun. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps; "she was an albatross around his neck".
MILLSTONE, noun. Any load that is difficult to carry.
MILLSTONE, noun. One of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain.

Wise words

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