Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gristmill
Noun
/ˈɡrɪstˌmɪl/
Definition
A gristmill is a facility where grains are ground into flour or meal.
Examples
- The local gristmill has been in operation since the 1800s.
- She visited the gristmill to learn how flour is made from wheat.
- The sound of the water wheel turning at the gristmill was soothing.
Meaning
The primary function of a gristmill is to process grains, such as wheat or corn, for food production. It typically features a grinding mechanism that crushes grains into a fine powder.
Synonyms
- Mill
- Grain mill
- Flour mill
