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milling

/mɪlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does milling mean?

noun, verb

The act of grinding or crushing something, especially grain, or the sound of this action. To process something, especially metal, using rotating cutting tools.

Example

"The sound of the milling machine was loud and constant throughout the day."

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