Synonyms for mill

noun

1. A factory

   manufactory, plant, millhouse; see factory.

2. A machine for grinding, crushing, pressing, etc.

   grinder, grater, quern, windmill, waterwheel.

   Types of mills include: flour, coffee, bone, cotton, weaving, spinning, powder, rolling, cider, cane, lapidary; sawmill, gristmill, arrastra (Spanish), coin press, diesinking machine.

in the mill

through the mill*