pepper mill

American  

noun

1. a small handheld device for storing and grinding peppercorns.

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pepper mill British  

noun

1. a small hand mill used to grind peppercorns

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Etymology

Origin of pepper mill

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

If the animal rotates like a pepper mill in two different directions, the change in angular momentum is zero.

From Scientific American • Jul. 24, 2023

Then top each with a quarter of each of the radishes and scallions, a sprinkle of lemon zest and a twist of the pepper mill, and serve.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2022

Furthermore, it's also important to note that a "pepper shaker" and a pepper mill or grinder are two very separate items.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2022

But, like the dent in the back of my head from the pepper mill, the fear and sadness I experienced will never leave me.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2018

All pepper when purchased was ground in a tiny pepper mill.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith