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Definition of millstream

millstream

/ˈmɪl.striːm/
mill · stream
Plural:millstreams
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• noun

1

A stream of water that is directed or used to drive the waterwheel of a mill.

Example

"The old wooden wheel slowly turned as the heavy current of the millstream rushed against its paddles."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'mylnestreme', derived from Old English 'mylen' (mill) and 'strēam' (stream).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Millstream. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/millstream
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