Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flutter-mill
Noun
/ˈflʌtər mɪl/
Definition
A type of watermill where the flow of water causes a fluttering or flapping motion in the milled material.
Examples
- The flutter-mill efficiently ground the grain into flour.
- Farmers often relied on the flutter-mill for their milling needs before modern machines were available.
- She watched the water flow through the flutter-mill, fascinated by the mechanism’s movement.
Meaning
Flutter-mill refers to a mill that operates using water to create a fluttering motion, traditionally used in the milling of grain.
Synonyms
- Watermill
- Hydraulic mill
- Grain mill
