millstone in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A millstone is a heavy, circular stone used for grinding grain, often symbolizing a significant burden or responsibility.
Crossword clues for millstone
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "millstone".
- Heavy stone used for grinding grain.
- Symbol of a heavy burden to bear.
- Circular stone in a grain mill.
- A weighty responsibility, metaphorically.
- Grinding tool in traditional agriculture.
Millstone sentence examples
- The heavy millstone symbolized the burdens of responsibility that weighed on her shoulders.
- As he walked through the ancient ruins, he marveled at the giant millstone still embedded in the ground.
- The relentless pressures of modern life felt like a millstone around his neck, dragging him down.
- In the story, the protagonist discovers that the millstone held a hidden treasure beneath its surface.
- She felt a sense of freedom when she finally removed the millstone of doubt that had plagued her for years.