noun
- Plural of buhr; large, heavy stones or millstones used in grinding grain, typically made of a hard, porous stone.
Usage: chiefly historical or technical; often used in milling contexts
Examples
- The old mill still had its original buhrs in place.
- Buhrs were essential equipment in grain mills for centuries.
- The miller carefully maintained the buhrs to ensure even grinding.
- Heavy buhrs required significant structural support in the mill building.