grist·mill

(grĭst′mĭl′)

A mill for grinding grain.

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gristmill

(ˈɡrɪstˌmɪl)

(General Engineering) a mill, esp one equipped with large grinding stones for grinding grain

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grist•mill

(ˈgrɪstˌmɪl)

n.

a mill for grinding grain.

[1595–1605]

grist′mill`er, n.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

gristmill - a mill for grinding grain (especially the customer's own grain)

milling machinery, grinder, mill - machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing

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

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