What is "millstone" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does millstone mean in English? Meaning of millstone definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "millstone" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "millstone": (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps

Noun

  • Meaning: (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
  • Example: she was an albatross around his neck
  • Synonyms: albatross millstone
  • Hypernyms: balk baulk check deterrent handicap hinderance hindrance impediment
  • Meaning of "millstone": any load that is difficult to carry

    Noun

  • Meaning: any load that is difficult to carry
  • Synonyms: millstone
  • Hypernyms: burden load loading
  • Meaning of "millstone": one of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain

    Noun

  • Meaning: one of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain
  • Synonyms: millstone
  • Hypernyms: stone
  • Synonyms:

    albatross, load, grievance, encumbrance, strain, affliction, worry, concern, misfortune, onus, cross, accountability, charge, hardship, blame, difficulty, anxiety, trouble, stress, task, trial, responsibility, hindrance, punishment, ball and chain, deadweight, mental weight, thorn in ones side,

    Antonyms:

    praise, health, aid, calmness, exculpation, advantage, assistance, tranquility, contentment, happiness, encouragement, benefit, blessing, help, exoneration, ease, peace,

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    millstone in English: millstone
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