Gristmill (Noun)
Meaning
A mill for grinding grain (especially the customer's own grain).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old gristmill on the outskirts of town had been converted into a museum showcasing the history of grain production in the area.
- In the 19th century, the local gristmill was a hub of activity, with farmers bringing in their wheat and corn to be ground into flour and meal.
- The gristmill's stone wheels creaked and groaned as they turned, grinding the grain into a fine powder.
- The family-owned gristmill had been in operation for generations, serving the community's needs for freshly milled grain.
- Visitors to the historic gristmill could watch as the miller expertly ground grain into flour, just as it had been done for centuries.