a machine for making butter by shaking milk or cream

a large metal container for milk

the fresh creamy milk sat in a churn in the kitchen

a milk churn

shake (milk or cream) in a machine in order to produce butter

the cream is ripened before it is churned

(with reference to liquid) move or cause to move about vigorously

the seas churned

the water was churned by a flotilla of boats and ferries

have an unpleasant disturbed feeling

her stomach was churning at the thought of the ordeal

you never feel rested because your mind is always churning

(of a broker) encourage frequent turnover of (investments) in order to generate commission

these brokers churn the client's portfolio to generate an income for themselves