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unmilled

unmilled

8.7
A smooth metal edge without ridges, like some old coins
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈmɪld/
  • Specialized
: 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

smooth-textured
vsunmilled
1 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
1 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
unseamed
vsunmilled
1 8.9

Very smooth skin without lines or creases

describes smooth metal edges specifically not general skin or fabric smoothness
unscored
vsunmilled
1 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

Antonyms

milled
  • Specialized
3 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.