moil

/mɔɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of grinding or crushing grain into flour, especially using a stone mill

“The village elder taught the young apprentice the art of grain moil.”

2. verb

to grind or crush grain into flour, especially using a stone mill

“The villagers moiled the grain to make bread for the harvest festival.”

Synonyms

  • crush
  • grind
  • mill

Antonyms

  • purify
  • refine