Grinding mill

A mill is a device, often a structure, machine or kitchen appliance, that breaks solid materials into smaller pieces by grinding, crushing, or cutting. Such comminution is an important unit operation in many processes. There are many different types of mills and many types of materials processed in them.

Historically, mills were powered by hand or by animals, working animal, wind (windmill) or water (watermill).
In the modern era, they are usually powered by electricity.

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