Meaning of the word gristmill in English

What does gristmill mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gristmill

US /ˈɡrɪstˌmɪl/
UK /ˈɡrɪstˌmɪl/

Noun

a mill for grinding grain

Example:
The old gristmill by the river still stands, though it no longer grinds grain.
Farmers would bring their harvested crops to the local gristmill to be processed into flour.