verbπShareTo grind or otherwise process in a mill or other machine."to mill flour"machineprocessindustryagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shape, polish, dress or finish using a machine."The carpenter carefully milled the wood to create a smooth, even surface for the table top. "machinetechnicalindustryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engrave one or more grooves or a pattern around the edge of (a cylindrical object such as a coin)."The edges of the new coins were carefully milled to prevent counterfeiting. "technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by around, about, etc.) To move about in an aimless fashion."After the bell rang, students milled around in the hallway, waiting for their next class. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to mill, or circle around."to mill cattle"actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of air-breathing creatures) To swim underwater."The toddler milled around the bottom of the shallow pool, happily searching for his toy boat. "animalbiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a whale) To swim suddenly in a new direction."The whale, startled by the boat's engine, milled suddenly to the east, away from its pod. "animalactionoceanbiologynauticaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat; to pound."The angry crowd milled the robber when the police arrived. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass through a fulling mill; to full, as cloth."The woolen fabric was milled to make it denser and warmer before being used to make coats. "materialprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo roll (steel, etc.) into bars."The factory milled the hot steel into long, sturdy bars for construction. "materialindustrytechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (drinking chocolate) frothy, as by churning."She carefully milled the hot chocolate with a whisk until it was light and frothy. "fooddrinkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo undergo hulling."This maize mills well."agriculturefoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take part in a fistfight; to box."After a heated argument in the schoolyard, the two boys milled for a few minutes before the teachers intervened. "sportactionentertainmentbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill (a winze or interior incline) with broken ore, to be drawn out at the bottom."The miners milled the winze with broken ore, preparing it to be hoisted up later. "technicalgeologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(thieves' cant) To commit burglary."The gang planned to mill the jewelry store while everyone was distracted by the parade. "propertyactionpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(trading card games) To move (a card) from a deck to the discard pile."The player milled three cards from his opponent's deck into their graveyard. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Hearthstone) To destroy (a card) due to having a full hand."The Hearthstone player milled my key card when my hand was full, ruining my strategy. "entertainmentcomputinggameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareGround by a mill."Coarsely milled maize is termed cornmeal, but when finely milled and sifted it is called corn flour."agriculturefoodprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading