Understanding the meaning of millstone

millstone

/'mɪlstoʊn/

noun
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
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Similar:

albatross

type of:
deterrent handicap hinderance hindrance impediment balk baulk check
noun
any load that is difficult to carry
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type of:
burden loading load
noun
one of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain
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type of:
stone

part of:
gristmill

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