Word Verb
milled
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈmɪɫd/ UK /mˈɪld/ milled
Definition
v.to cut or shape wood, stone, or metal using a machine with many sharp blades. You use this when you want to make a surface flat or smooth.
v.to cut or shape a material, such as wood or stone, using a machine with multiple rotating blades. Often used in the context of preparing materials for construction or manufacturing.
Examples
“The carpenter milled the wood for the new table.”
“The factory milled the raw stone into fine powder to be used in the local cement plant.”
“Before the final assembly, the engineers milled the aluminum components to ensure they fit perfectly within the high-precision machinery.”
Real-world usage
“Crowds milled around in Palace Square throughout the day as Norwegian public TV scrapped its schedule to cover the story.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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