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tide mill

noun

  1. a mill operated by the tidal movement of water.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tide mill1

First recorded in 1630–40

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Example Sentences

"If you've never seen the Tide Mill before, do look at it," she went on.

"They seem to have soured the disposition of the Tide Mill," ventured Sylvia.

He recalled, too, that she had made some comment on the Tide Mill.

I don't propose to go over to the Tide Mill afoot and alone.

At the point where the curving shore ran out to sea stood a large deserted tide mill on posts, midway in the water.

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