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Mill (Verb)

Roll out (metal) with a rolling machine.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The new apprentice was tasked with learning how to mill sheets of aluminum to the correct thickness.
They mill the metal into fine foil for use in wrappers and other packaging materials.
Before they can mill the steel into usable sheets, they have to heat it to a precise temperature.
The factory will mill hundreds of tons of copper this year to meet growing demand for the valuable metal.
Large industrial machines are required to mill thick steel plates into manageable sizes.

Grind with a mill; "mill grain".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

You need to mill the wheat into flour to make bread.
The old grain mill has been used for generations to mill grain for the local villagers.
To make homemade pasta, first mill the durum wheat into semolina flour.
Farmers use large machines to mill their harvested crops.
A flour mill will be necessary to mill the dried and cleaned grain into a usable flour.

Produce a ridge around the edge of; "mill a coin".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The new process allows for precise control when milling a coin to create its outer features.
Manufacturer instructions state that one should mill a slight edge on parts before assembling the machine.
Milling its border creates a finished look and a safer corner on table tops.
The craftsman's tools are used for tasks such as milling a narrow groove into parts.
Carpenters often use specialized knives that help mill smooth rounded edges on custom designs.

Move about in a confused manner.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The students milled around the school hall, unsure of where their classrooms were.
She milled about, checking her phone for what felt like the hundredth time that afternoon.
The protesters milled at the gates, demanding answers from the company's representatives.
The crowds milled at the airport, awaiting news of the delayed flights.
At the party, the guests milled about, chatting and laughing with acquaintances they rarely saw.