quern (Meaning)
Wordnet
quern (n)
a primitive stone mill for grinding corn by hand
Webster
quern (n.)
A mill for grinding grain, the upper stone of which was turned by hand; -- used before the invention of windmills and watermills.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quern
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quern Sentence Examples
- The ancient quern lay idle in the deserted mill, a testament to a bygone era.
- The miller turned the quern with steady rhythm, grinding wheat into flour.
- The quern's rough stone surface created a coarse meal that was a staple for the villagers.
- The young apprentice learned the art of grinding with the quern, passing down the ancient tradition.
- The sound of the quern filled the air, a comforting rhythm that signaled the start of a new day.
- The quern was an essential tool in the household, providing sustenance for generations.
- The heavy quern was difficult to move, but its importance made it irreplaceable.
- The quern's hand-hewn grooves bore witness to countless hands that had toiled over the centuries.
- The rhythmic grinding action of the quern Soothed the tired mind and brought a sense of peace.
- The quern was a symbol of both the labor and the nourishment that sustained the community.
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a primitive stone mill for grinding corn by handA mill for grinding grain, the upper stone of which was turned by hand; -- used before the invention of windmill
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The ancient quern lay idle in the deserted mill, a testament to a bygone era.
The miller turned the quern with steady rhythm, grinding wheat into flour.
The quern's rough stone surface created a coarse meal that was a staple for the villagers.
The young apprentice learned the art of grinding with the quern, passing down the ancient tradition.
