millstones

[US]/ˈmɪlstəʊnz/
[UK]/ˈmɪlstoʊnz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of millstone; grinding stone; crushing device; heavy burden

Phrases & Collocations

millstones of time

millstones of fate

millstones in life

millstones of history

millstones of work

millstones of progress

millstones of tradition

millstones of society

millstones of knowledge

millstones of culture

Example Sentences

the millstones ground the wheat into fine flour.

in ancient times, millstones were essential for food production.

the sound of the millstones is a reminder of traditional farming.

millstones can be made from various types of stone.

farmers used to operate millstones by hand.

some museums display old millstones as historical artifacts.

millstones symbolize hard work and perseverance.

he collected millstones from different regions for his garden.

millstones were often powered by water in earlier times.

the museum features a display of ancient millstones.

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