CEFR B2

mill

noun

Meaning

A building or machine where grain is ground into flour, or where other raw materials are processed.

Examples

The town's main industry was a large paper mill.
She works at the local textile mill, operating the looms.

Synonyms: factory, plant, works, refinery

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mill (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /mɪl/

Definition

A building or machine where grain is ground into flour, or where other raw materials are processed.

Examples

The town's main industry was a large paper mill.
She works at the local textile mill, operating the looms.
This machine is a specialized mill for crushing ore.

How to Use mill

mill about (phrasal verb): To move around in a confused or aimless way. — "The tourists milled about the crowded market square."
mill around (phrasal verb): To move around in a confused or aimless way. — "The students milled around outside the classroom before the exam."
mill into (prepositional phrase): To process or grind something into a particular form or substance. — "The machine mills the grain into fine flour."

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