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Description: but it's actually Latin for millstone, and that's attributable to their roundish, very bizarre, cut-off shape. It's as if, as they were growing, they just forgot the tail part. And that's actually what drew me to the Mola in the first place, was this terribly bizarre shape.

Vince Cable

I fear that the rising personal bankruptcies and repossessions are the first signs of bigger problems to come and personal debt - Gordon Brown's legacy to millions of Britain's families - will hang like a millstone around the neck of the British people for years to come.

British Politician

Ian Mckellen

Personally, coming out was one of the most important things I've ever done, lifting from my shoulders the millstone of lies that I hadn't even realized I was carrying.

English Actor

Graham Greene

Against the beautiful and the clever and the successful, one can wage a pitiless war, but not against the unattractive: then the millstone weighs on the breast.

British Novelist

Zephyr Teachout

I joke about it being a millstone, but it never hurts to have a name that sticks out.

American Lawyer

Robert Plant

The past is a stepping stone, not a millstone.

British Musician

Understand that 'millstone' refers to an old milling technology; it's not used in modern contexts except historically.

Historical Tool

'Millstone' is rarely used in a literal manner today, but when it is, it's referring to the actual stone.

Literal Use

Smaller versions, called 'querns', were used by hand and can also be referred to as 'millstones' in some contexts.

Hand Grinding

'Millstone' often symbolizes a heavy burden in someone's life that hinders progress.

Metaphorical Burden

Using 'millstone' metaphorically implies a negative and often overwhelming obstacle.

Negative Connotation

When used metaphorically, 'millstone' does not refer to physical weight but rather to psychological or emotional heaviness.

Not Physical Weight

 but it's actually Latin for millstone, and that's attributable to their roundish, very bizarre, cut-off shape. It's as if, as they were growing, they just forgot the tail part. And that's actually what drew me to the Mola in the first place, was this terribly bizarre shape.

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 here at white clay creek state park there are many hiking trails my favorite the Millstone trail is here to millstone where there's an array of huge rocks perfect for climbing and exploring a

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