Meaning & Definition of Millstone in English
English⟶
Millstone
/mɪlstoʊn/
noun
1. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
- "She was an albatross around his neck"
synonym:
- albatross,
- millstone
2. Any load that is difficult to carry
synonym:
- millstone
3. One of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain
synonym:
- millstone
Examples of using
What a millstone!