millstone

A noun referring to a heavy stone used for grinding grain, or figuratively, a burden or responsibility that is difficult to bear and hinders progress.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее тяжелый камень для помола зерна, или, в переносном смысле, бремя или ответственность, которые трудно нести и которые мешают прогрессу.esPiedra grande y pesada que se usa en los molinos para moler grano; también, en sentido figurado, una carga o responsabilidad muy pesada que dificulta el avance o el progreso.frNom désignant une lourde pierre servant à moudre le grain, ou, au sens figuré, un fardeau ou une responsabilité difficile à porter qui entrave le progrès.deEin schwerer Stein, der zum Mahlen von Getreide in einer Mühle verwendet wird; im übertragenen Sinn eine drückende Last oder Bürde, die Fortschritt oder Erfolg behindert.ptSubstantivo que designa a pedra pesada usada para moer grãos; em sentido figurado, um fardo ou responsabilidade difícil de carregar e que impede o progresso.zh名词，指用于磨碎谷物的沉重石盘（磨石），也比喻难以承受、妨碍进步的负担或责任。arاسم يدل على الحجر الثقيل الذي يُطحن به الحب في الطاحون، ويُستعمل مجازاً للدلالة على العبء أو المسؤولية الثقيلة التي تعوق التقدم.

1. Grinding stone B2 formal

   One of a pair of large, flat, circular stones used for grinding grain, such as wheat or corn, into flour.

   • The miller turned the heavy millstone by hand.
   • The old mill still has its original millstones.
   • Grain was crushed between two rotating millstones.

   ruЖерновesMuela de molinofrmeule de moulindeMühlsteinptMózh磨石arحجر الرحى

   Synonymes: grindstone

2. Heavy burden C1 formal

   A figurative heavy load or responsibility that is difficult to bear or carry.

   • The debt became a millstone around his neck.
   • Her past mistakes were a millstone she could not escape.
   • The failing project was a millstone for the entire team.

   ruТяжелое бремяesCarga pesada o responsabilidad agobiantefrFardeau, poids écrasantdeSchwere LastptFardo pesadozh沉重负担arعبء ثقيل

   Synonymes: afflictionalbatrossburdencrossencumbranceincubusliabilityweight

3. Hindrance or obstacle C1 formal

   Something that prevents progress or success; a handicap or impediment.

   • Outdated regulations are a millstone to innovation.
   • His lack of education was a millstone in his career.
   • The company's old reputation became a millstone for its new products.

   ruПрепятствие или помехаesObstáculo o impedimentofrObstacle, fardeaudeHindernis oder BelastungptObstáculo ou empecilhozh阻碍或负担arعائق أو عقبة

   Synonymes: albatrossburdendead weightdragencumbrancehandicaphindranceimpedimentloadobstacle

   Antonymes: advantageaidassetboonhelp

• millstones plural form
• millstones' possessive plural form
• millstone's possessive singular form