MILLSTONE


Meaning of MILLSTONE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmil-ˌstōn ]

noun

Date: before 12th century

1. : either of two circular stones used for grinding (as grain)

2.

a. : something that grinds or crushes

b. : a heavy burden

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.