Mill (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of grinding to a powder or dust.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The old windmill was used to mill grain into flour for the local bakery.
- The pharmaceutical company uses a mill to grind the raw ingredients into a fine powder.
- The mill in the factory is so loud that you have to wear ear protection when working nearby.
- The ancient Egyptians used a simple mill to grind grains into a coarse flour for bread.
- The coffee beans were milled into a fine powder to make espresso.
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Meaning 2
English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
Machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.