Word: MILL
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Definition of MILL
- A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc.
"Pepper has a stronger flavor when it is ground straight from a mill."
- The building housing such a grinding apparatus.
"My grandfather worked in a mill."
- A machine used for expelling the juice, sap, etc., from vegetable tissues by pressure, or by pressure in combination with a grinding, or cutting process.
"a cider mill; a cane mill"
- To grind or otherwise process in a mill or other machine.
"to mill flour"
- To shape, polish, dress or finish using a machine.
- To engrave one or more grooves or a pattern around the edge of (a cylindrical object such as a coin).
- An obsolete coin worth one thousandth of a US dollar, or one tenth of a cent.
- One thousandth part, particularly in millage rates of property tax.
- An angular mil, a unit of angular measurement equal to 1โ6400 of a complete circle. At 1000 metres one mil subtends about one metre (0.98 m). Also 1โ6000 and 1โ6300 are used in other countries.
- A unit of measurement equal to 1โ1000 of an inch, usually used for thin objects, such as sheets of plastic.
- A former subdivision (1/1000) of the Maltese lira
- A unit of measure of capacity, being one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: ml
- A line of three matching pieces in nine men's morris and related games.
- (trading card games) Discarding a card from one's deck.
- (trading card games) A strategy centered on depleting the opponent's deck.
- (trading card games) To move (a card) from a deck to the discard pile.
- (Hearthstone) To destroy (a card) due to having a full hand.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "mill", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "mill" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MILL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MILL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MILL? โผ
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- # the mill effect
- # master of mill
- # playing with mill
- # in terms of mill
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