Then, tired of toiling, from the ships they bear / the sea-spoiled corn, and Ceres' tools prepare, / and 'twixt the millstones grind the rescued grain / and roast the pounded morsels for their fare.
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Millstones
Synonyms for "millstones" (60 found)
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Closest matches (12)
Strong matches (18)
Related words (30)
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Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
Slowly grind the millstones of the gods.
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