Definitions

1. noun

A heavy stone used in a mill for grinding grain.

“The old windmill’s millstones were still functional despite being centuries old.”

2. noun

A source of worry or trouble that causes great difficulty or stress.

“Losing her job was a millstone around her neck, making it hard to find a new one.”

3. noun

A burden or weight that is hard to bear.

“She considered her student loans as a millstone around her neck, affecting her mental health.”

4. verb

To cause great difficulty or stress to someone.

“Her divorce was a millstone that weighed heavily on her husband’s shoulders.”

5. verb

To bear or carry a heavy burden.

“The company has been trying to millstone the financial losses of the past year.”

6. verb

To grind or crush something between two surfaces.

“The millstone was used to grind the corn into flour.”