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   Mill

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   noun

   • 1. a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour. Similar factoryplantprocessing plantworksworkshopshopfoundryindustrial centerindustrial unit
   • ▪ a piece of machinery that grinds grain into flour: "a direct steam-driven flour mill"
   • ▪ a domestic device for grinding a solid substance to powder or pulp: "a coffee mill" Similar grinderquerncrusher
   • ▪ a place that processes things or people in a mechanical way: US "a correspondence school that was just a diploma mill"
   • 2. a building fitted with machinery for a manufacturing process: "a steel mill"
   • ▪ a piece of manufacturing machinery.
   • 3. an engine. informal
   • 4. a boxing match or a fistfight. informal, dated

   verb

   • 1. grind or crush (something) in a mill: "hard wheats are easily milled into white flour"
   • 2. cut or shape (metal) with a rotating tool: "in the machine shop we mill and grind the castings"
   • ▪ produce regular ribbed markings on the edge of (a coin) as a protection against illegal clipping: "gold and silver coins were milled in order to prevent unscrupulous persons from shaving off the edges"
   • 3. (of people or animals) move around in a confused mass: "people milled about the room, shaking hands"
   • 4. thicken (wool or another animal fiber) by fulling it: "ordinary wool blankets are made by milling a woven wool fabric"

   Word Origin Old Englishmylen, based on late Latin molinum, from Latin mola ‘grindstone, mill’, from molere ‘to grind’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. millable adjective

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   How does mill explain the concept of utility?

   • Mill's explanation of the concept of utility in his work, Utilitarianism, is that people really do desire happiness, and since each individual desires their own happiness, it must follow that all of us desire the happiness of everyone, contributing to a larger social utility.

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   What does mill say about good actions?

   • This concept was adopted by Bentham and can be seen in his works. According to Mill, good actions result in pleasure, and that there is no higher end than pleasure. Mill says that good actions lead to pleasure and define good character.

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   How do you choose a food mill?

   • Food mills can be used to puree fruits and vegetables. Since a good mill can see hard use, it pays to pick out a sturdy specimen when purchasing one. Look for a food mill which can be easily disassembled and cleaned, and try to find one which is capable of standing up to hard use.

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   How is flour milled?

   • At home, flour is typically milled in a single pass. Depending on their milling method, a large miller might successively crack (or crush) the berry in a long process of increasing fineness to ensure optimal bran, germ, and endosperm separation.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › UtilitarianismUtilitarianism - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Utilitarianism is a version of consequentialism, which states that the consequences of any action are the only standard of right and wrong. Unlike other forms of consequentialism, such as egoism and altruism, utilitarianism considers either the interests of all humanity and/or all sentient beings equally.

4. www.theperfectloaf.com › how-to-freshly-mill-flourHow to freshly mill flour at home for baking | The Perfect Loaf

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   May 2, 2024 · Freshly milled, or freshly ground, flour is grain that has recently been milled. I think every baker and miller has a different definition for what they consider to be fresh flour (sometimes called “green flour”), but for me, it’s flour that’s milled either the day I’m using it or the day before.

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5. www.delightedcooking.com › what-is-a-food-millWhat is a Food Mill? (with pictures) - Delighted Cooking

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   May 16, 2024 · A food mill is a kitchen tool which is designed to grind, mash, or puree foods. The device is extremely useful for making a wide range of things, from baby food to mashed potatoes. While not a vitally necessary kitchen tool, a food mill can certainly come in handy around the kitchen, so acquiring one is a good idea.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flour millFlour mill - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   May 22, 2024 · /ˌflaʊər mɪl/ IPA guide. Definitions of flour mill. noun. a mill for grinding grain into flour. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Flour mill." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/flour mill. Accessed 22 May. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.

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   May 18, 2024 · The Bridgeport Series 1 standard knee mill is the original vertical milling machine for drilling and boring. It has been known to be the best manual mill ever made. It has been recreated and modified many times in the last 80 years, followed by the larger Bridgeport Series 2.

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8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › paper millPaper mill - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · noun. a mill where paper is manufactured. see more.

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   May 1, 2024 · Wiki User. ∙ 9y ago. More answers. AnswerBot. ∙ 2w ago. Mill defines happiness as pleasure and the absence of pain. He distinguishes between higher pleasures, which are intellectual and moral...