Grind

Quick meaning: Grind is a verb meaning (transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

Meaning

(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To shape with the force of friction.
2. (metalworking) To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
3. (intransitive) To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.
4. To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
5. (sports, intransitive) To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.
6. (transitive) To oppress, hold down or weaken.
7. (slang, intransitive) To rotate the hips erotically.

Example Sentences

This corn grinds well.

grind a lens; grind an axe

Steel grinds to a sharp edge.

He ground against her until he was muttering curses, his kiss rougher than before.

Word Forms

• grinds
• grinding
• grinded
• grindest
• grindeth

Synonyms for grind

Depending on context, synonyms include chore, swot, travail, dig, drudge, mash.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include comminute, pulverization, mash, pulverisation, craunch, crunch.

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