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unmilled

unmilled

8.7
A smooth metal edge without ridges, like some old coins
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈmɪld/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sin acuñar
  • Some older coins are unmilled, lacking the ridges found on modern currency.

Examples

  • The unmilled edge of the coin gives it a unique appearance.

  • He noticed the edge of the medal was unmilled and completely smooth.

  • The rare coin was unmilled, making it especially valuable to collectors.

  • I prefer unmilled coins for my collection.

  • The rare coin was unmilled, making it especially valuable to collectors.

  • He noticed the edge of the medal was unmilled and completely smooth.

  • Some older coins are unmilled, lacking the ridges found on modern currency.

Synonyms

unscored
vsunmilled
5.0

Having a smooth surface without cuts or marks

is about smooth edges specifically on metal rims rather than any unmarked surface
unnotched
vsunmilled
7.5

A smooth surface or edge with no notches

refers specifically to rim edges without milling rather than general lack of notches
untoothed
vsunmilled
7.2

Having a smooth edge with no small sharp points

focuses on metal rim edges made smooth by not milling or reeding
unseamed
vsunmilled
8.9

Very smooth skin without lines or creases

describes smooth metal edges specifically not general skin or fabric smoothness
smooth-textured
vsunmilled
3.7

Having an even, soft surface with no bumps when you touch it

applies to smooth rim edges formed by absence of milling rather than surface feel
treadless
vsunmilled
7.1

A tire with no grooves that help it grip the road

means smooth edges on rims specifically not the absence of tire grooves

Antonyms

milled
  • Specialized
5.6

Shaped by a machine that cuts away material to make precise parts

Surface Forms

unmilled positive

Morphology

unmilled = milled (semi-transparent) = un + mill + ed

The negation 'un-' + 'milled' is morphologically regular, but the specific coin-related sense ('milling' or 'reeding' of edges) is technical and may not be obvious to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Unmilled begins with un- meaning 'not' and ends with mill, a tool 'to cut or grind'. So when we call a coin unmilled we mean its edge was 'not cut' by a mill and is smooth instead of having ridges.