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millstone

/mɪlstəʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does millstone mean?

noun

A heavy stone wheel used in grinding grain, or a source of worry or trouble that is difficult to overcome. A millstone is typically turned by a miller or a donkey.

Example

"The farmer's millstone had been broken for weeks, causing him to fall behind on his harvest."

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