milled

[ mild ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of mill ¹.

adjective

1. (of a coin) struck by a mill or press and usually finished with transverse ribs or grooves:

   milled dimes and quarters.

2. ground or hulled in a mill:

   milled wheat.

3. pressed flat by rolling:

   milled board.

4. Obsolete. (of metal) polished by mechanical means:

   a suit of milled armor.

milled

/ mɪld /

adjective

1. (of coins, etc) having a grooved or fluted edge
2. made or treated in a mill

Other Words From

• un·milled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of milled¹

First recorded in 1615–25; mill ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Once mined, uranium is milled to produce what is called calcined yellowcake, and then enriched, either at facilities in Canada or overseas, to create fuel for nuclear reactors.

From BBC

Back at the protest, people of all ages milled about with a similar sense of solidarity.

From Los Angeles Times

Dozens of police in riot gear, carrying plastic shields, milled about in the street just outside the park.

From Los Angeles Times

Members of other squads, including the Washington Ferries, the Plastix and the Sinners milled around as the Pronouns came from behind to win their first game of the season.

From Seattle Times

New York City police officers milled around in their caps and starched white shirts.

From New York Times