noun🔗ShareMühlsteinA large round stone used for grinding grain."The farmer used the millstone to grind wheat into flour. "Der Bauer benutzte den Mühlstein, um Weizen zu Mehl zu mahlen.machineagricultureutensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMühlsteinA coarse-grained sandstone used for making such stones; millstone grit."The old quarry yielded a fine millstone, perfect for grinding grain. "Der alte Steinbruch lieferte einen feinen Mühlstein, der sich perfekt zum Mahlen von Getreide eignete.geologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLast, schwere BürdeOften in a millstone round one's neck (referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible): a heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear."Paying the mortgage every month is a millstone round their necks."Die monatliche Hypothekenzahlung ist eine schwere Bürde für sie.sufferingreligiontheologyliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading