milling Meaning & Definition
/ˈmɪlɪŋ/
What Does Milling Mean?
As a noun, milling means Any of various grinding, cutting, or shredding processes using any of various types of mill. It can also mean Such grinding, cutting, or shredding applied to grain to produce meal or flour. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of mill.
Word Facts for Milling
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmɪlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | moving and shuffling |
| Plural | millings |
Milling Definition (Noun)
- Any of various grinding, cutting, or shredding processes using any of various types of mill.
- Such grinding, cutting, or shredding applied to grain to produce meal or flour.
- Such cutting to produce millwork (finely finished lumber).
- A type of machining in which a rotary cutter is moved through a toolpath to cut away material.
- The surface or other physical result produced by such a process. The series of notches around the edge of a coin during minting so that it can be told if some of the metal from the edge is removed.
- The series of notches around the edge of a coin during minting so that it can be told if some of the metal from the edge is removed.
- A circular or random motion of a herd or a crowd.
Milling as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of mill
Synonyms of Milling
Milling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Milling
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Milling in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
milling (countable and uncountable, plural millings)
milling
Words That Rhyme With Milling
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Pronouncing Milling
Milling is pronounced //ˈmɪlɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Milling
Is milling a noun or a verb?
Milling is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for milling?
Close synonyms of milling are moving and shuffling. See the full list of milling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of milling?
The plural of milling is millings.