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gristmill

/ˈɡrɪstˌmɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does gristmill mean?

noun

A building or structure housing a mill for grinding grain into flour, typically powered by water or wind.

Example

"The old gristmill stood at the edge of the village, its stone walls bearing witness to generations of bakers."

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