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Mill

Definition

(noun) A building where grain is ground into flour; a factory or machine that produces something by grinding or crushing; a place or situation where people or things are treated roughly or unkindly. (verb) To grind or crush something into a powder or pulp; to move around in a confused or aimless way, often in a crowd.

Example Sentences

1The old mill on the outskirts of town has been converted into a museum.
2The company's new mill in the countryside will create hundreds of jobs for local residents.
3The prisoners milled about in the crowded courtyard, waiting to be processed.
4The protesters were milled around by the police, who were trying to disperse the crowd.
5The artist's latest sculpture was created by milling a block of marble into intricate shapes.

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