Millpond: meaning, definitions and examples
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millpond
[ ˈmɪlpɒnd ]
water body
A millpond is a body of water specifically created or maintained to provide water to a water mill. It is formed by constructing a dam on a river, causing water to back up and create a pool. Millponds often have historical significance, as they were essential for powering water mills which ground grain into flour or performed other industrial processes. Additionally, these ponds may serve recreational purposes today, such as fishing and boating, and they provide habitats for various wildlife species.
Synonyms
dammed pond, mill lake, water reservoir.
Examples of usage
- The old millpond was a perfect spot for fishing.
- Children often played at the edge of the millpond in the summer.
- The abandoned millpond became overgrown with reeds and aquatic plants.
Translations
Translations of the word "millpond" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lagoa
🇮🇳 मिलपोंड
🇩🇪 Mahlteich
🇮🇩 kolam giling
🇺🇦 млинний ставок
🇵🇱 staw młyński
🇯🇵 水車池
🇫🇷 étang de moulin
🇪🇸 estanque de molino
🇹🇷 değirmen göleti
🇰🇷 수차 연못
🇸🇦 بركة مطحنة
🇨🇿 mlýnský rybník
🇸🇰 mlynský rybník
🇨🇳 磨坊池
🇸🇮 mlinsko jezero
🇮🇸 myllarvatn
🇰🇿 диірмен тоғаны
🇬🇪 სასუქის ტბა
🇦🇿 dəyirman gölü
🇲🇽 estanque de molino
Etymology
The term 'millpond' originates from the combination of two English words: 'mill' and 'pond'. The word 'mill' traces back to Old English 'mylen', which meant 'to grind' or 'to crush'. This context is related to water mills that historically used flowing water to turn a wheel for grinding grain. The word 'pond' derives from the Old English 'pond' and the Latin 'pōndus', meaning a small body of still water. In medieval times, the creation of millponds became essential for the operation of water mills, facilitating grain production and other activities. Millponds not only served practical purposes but also formed vital components of rural landscapes. Today, they represent both historical engineering and sites for community recreation.