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MILLSTONE

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Millstone.

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Millstone - as a noun

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps

Example: "She was an albatross around his neck"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
albatross

Any load that is difficult to carry

One of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain

Example Sentences

"The farmer used a heavy millstone to crush the wheat into flour."
"Carrying that millstone up the hill is going to be a real challenge."
"The weight of the millstone caused the boat to sink."
"The old water mill still had its large millstone intact."
"She felt like a millstone around her husband's neck, constantly dragging him down."
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Word Game Points

Is MILLSTONE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, millstone is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MILLSTONE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is MILLSTONE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, millstone is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MILLSTONE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is MILLSTONE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, millstone is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MILLSTONE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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