What does MILLS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
Verb: grind or crush (something) in a mill.

Pronunciations:

US: /mɪlz/
UK: /mɪlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "mills" originated from the Old English word "mylen," which means a mill. It has been used as a noun since the 12th century and as a verb since the 15th century. Mills are used to grind grains such as wheat into flour. The verb form of "mills" is used to describe the action of grinding or crushing something in a mill.

Synonyms:

Noun: grinder, factory, plant, works.
Verb: grind, crush, pulverize.

Related Words:

grist, hells, hills, milks, pills.

Example Sentences:

Noun: The old mill by the river has been turned into a museum.
Verb: The farmer mills his own wheat to make flour for his bakery.