dictionary.pt
mill
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/muˈiɲu/moi·nho
Definition
1A building or machine for grinding grain, typically powered by wind, water, or electricity.
Usage examples
“The windmill is a classic feature of the countryside.”
“The mill grinds wheat into flour.”
Common combinations
windmillwatermillgrain millflour mill
Idiomatic expressions
- tilting at windmills (fighting imaginary enemies, from Don Quixote)