mill meaning and definition

MILL noun

Definition of mill (noun)

1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
   • synonyms: factory, manufactory, manufacturing plant
2. Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836)
   • synonyms: James Mill
3. English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873)
   • synonyms: John Mill, John Stuart Mill
4. machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing
   • synonyms: grinder, milling machinery
5. the act of grinding to a powder or dust
   • synonyms: grind, pulverisation, pulverization

MILL verb

Definition of mill (verb)

1. move about in a confused manner
   • synonyms: mill about, mill around
2. grind with a mill
   • "mill grain"
3. produce a ridge around the edge of
   • "mill a coin"
4. roll out (metal) with a rolling machine