cotton mill

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Noun cotton mill has 1 sense

cotton mill - a textile mill for making cotton textiles
--₁ is a kind of textile mill

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Cotton Mill

Description:

A cotton mill is a factory where cotton fibers are spun into yarn and then woven into various textiles and fabrics. These mills play a crucial role in the textile industry, transforming raw cotton into usable materials.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A manufacturing facility where cotton fibers are processed and turned into yarn and fabric.

Example sentence:

My great-grandfather used to work in a cotton mill, operating the weaving loom.

Sense 2:

Noun: A historic or preserved cotton mill, often converted into a museum or cultural attraction.

Example sentence:

We visited the cotton mill turned museum to learn about the history of the textile industry.

Sense 3:

Noun: A building or complex of buildings in a local area where cotton is processed and manufactured.

Example sentence:

The small town of Manchester was known for its bustling cotton mills in the late 19th century.