Millstones or mill stones are stones used in gristmills, for grinding wheat or other grains. They are sometimes referred to as grindstones or grinding stones. Millstones come in pairs: a convex stationary base known as the bedstone and a concave runner stone that rotates.

What is a millstone in the Bible?

A heavy burden, as in Julie finds Grandma, who is crabby, a millstone around her neck. The literal hanging of a millstone about the neck is mentioned as a punishment in the New Testament (Matthew 18:6), causing the miscreant to be drowned.

What does the term millstone mean?

1 : either of two circular stones used for grinding something (such as grain) 2a : something that grinds or crushes. b : a heavy burden.