# milled

/ˈmɪɫd/ (US) · /mˈɪld/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/milled
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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