grinding
Meaning
-
present participle and gerund of grind
Synonyms
trampling down
gnashing of teeth
grind on
crushing up
confrication
reducing to powder
rubbing together
grating of the teeth
lapped finishing
seat grinding
lapping finish
abrasive planing
milling pulverization
wire grinding
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English gryndynge, equivalent to grind + -ing.
New
grind
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- To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
- To shape with the force of friction.
- To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
- To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.
- To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
- To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.
- To oppress, hold down or weaken.
- (slang) To rotate the hips erotically.
- (slang) To dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other.
- To repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal.
- To operate by turning a crank.
- To produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank.
- To automatically format and indent code.
- (slang) To eat.
- To instill through repetitive teaching.
- (slang) To work or study hard; to hustle or drudge.
- (slang) To annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears.
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