grinding
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Grinding together or crushing into small particles.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The action of grinding together or crushing into small particles; the sound of this action.
manufacturingrepair
The action of grinding a workpiece to change its size, shape, and surface finish.
dance
A form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together.
adjective
Relentlessly taxing; burdensome; exacting to the point of exhaustion.
Of or pertaining to the act or gratingly sound of grinding.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Inflected forms
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Press or grind with a crushing noise.
Word family
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A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments).
Compound terms
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A wheel composed of abrasive material.
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Synonyms
Sense: grinding together
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