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单词 mill-tail
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Definition of mill-tail in English:

mill-tail

noun ˈmɪlteɪl
  • 1The water downstream from a mill which has passed through the mill-wheel; the channel in which water runs away after passing through a mill.

  • 2Chiefly US regional. In similative and figurative use, denoting rapid movement, furious activity, or violent, unstoppable force.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From mill + tail.

Definition of mill-tail in US English:

mill-tail

nounˈmɪlteɪl
  • 1The water downstream from a mill which has passed through the mill-wheel; the channel in which water runs away after passing through a mill.

  • 2Chiefly US regional. In similative and figurative use, denoting rapid movement, furious activity, or violent, unstoppable force.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From mill + tail.

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