Definition
burstones
noun
- Plural of burstone; hard, porous stones used as the upper and lower grinding surfaces in a mill for grinding grain into flour.
Usage: Also spelled 'burrstone' or 'buhr stone'; Chiefly historical; refers to millstones used in grain mills
Examples
- The miller replaced the worn burstones to ensure the grain was ground evenly.
- Burstones were essential components of traditional flour mills throughout Europe.
- The quality of the burstones directly affected the texture of the flour produced.
- Craftsmen carefully shaped and balanced the burstones for optimal milling performance.