milled
/mɪld/
verb
- Past tense of mill: to grind, crush, or process in a mill.
- The farmer milled his own wheat into flour.
- She milled the pepper fresh for the recipe.
- They milled the grain using a water-powered mill.
- Past tense of mill: to cut or shape metal with a milling machine.
- The machinist milled a slot into the steel plate.
- They milled the aluminum block to create a custom engine part.
- He milled the gear teeth to exact specifications.
- Past tense of mill: to move around in a confused or aimless manner (often used with 'about' or 'around').
- People milled in the hallway before the doors opened.
- Sheep milled around the pen, unsure where to go.
- The crowd milled about the square, waiting for the concert to start.
adjective
- Ground, crushed, or processed in a mill.
- The coffee was milled to a fine powder for espresso.
- The baker prefers freshly milled flour for her bread.
- Milled spices have a stronger flavor than pre-ground ones.
- Having a raised or patterned edge, as on a coin or metal object.
- He admired the milled design on the antique silver coin.
- The button had a milled rim that made it easier to grip.
- The milled edge of the quarter helps prevent counterfeiting.
- Finished or shaped by a milling machine, often with precise cuts or grooves.
- The cabinet doors had milled grooves that added a decorative touch.
- She used a milled steel bracket to mount the shelf.
- The milled aluminum part fit perfectly into the engine.
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