mill

(noun) a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing. Synonyms: factory, manufacturing plant, manufactory.

(noun) Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836). Synonyms: Mill, James Mill.

(noun) English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873). Synonyms: Mill, John Mill, John Stuart Mill.

(noun) machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing. Synonyms: grinder, milling machinery.

(noun) the act of grinding to a powder or dust. Synonyms: grind, pulverization, pulverisation.

(verb) move about in a confused manner. Synonyms: mill about, mill around.

(verb) grind with a mill. Example: "Mill grain."

(verb) produce a ridge around the edge of. Example: "Mill a coin."

(verb) roll out (metal) with a rolling machine.