mill

Noun

• the act of grinding to a powder or dust

• machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing

• English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873)

• Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836)

• a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

Verb

• roll out (metal) with a rolling machine

• produce a ridge around the edge of
  • mill a coin
    

• grind with a mill
  • mill grain
    

• move about in a confused manner

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  grind , pulverization , pulverisation , grinder , milling machinery , Mill , John Mill , John Stuart Mill , James Mill , factory , manufacturing plant , manufactory , mill about , mill around