English Explanatory Dictionary

handmill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mill for grinding grain, pepper, coffee, etc. worked by hand as distinguished from those driven by steam, water, or other power.

Word forms

handmill handmills hand-mill hand mill

Etymology

From hand + mill. Compare Dutch handmolen (“handmill”), German Handmühle (“handmill”), Danish håndmølle (“handmill”).

Synonyms

quern
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