Millstone and Obstacle

Millstone

Millstone noun - One of a pair of heavy flat disk-shaped stones that are rotated against one another to grind the grain.

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Obstacle and millstone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstacle" instead a noun "Millstone".

Obstacle noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

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Millstone and obstacle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Millstone" instead a noun "Obstacle".

Unlike The Millstone, the SPBofS is an outside obstacle, rather than a member of the protagonist's adventure troupe who inadvertently screws things up.

Source: Self-Propelled Barrier of Stupidity

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