Misgrind
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsˈɡɹaɪnd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Misgrind is a verb meaning To grind improperly.
Meaning
To grind improperly.
More Meanings
- The act or result of misgrinding.
Example Sentences
In many shops, a floor grinder is provided so that the men are perfectly free to misgrind their tools.
As a saw doctor, I have spent many frustrating hours trying to level saws that were misground (thick and thin spots) .
Suddenly, we hear the rasping sound of a lens being misground and a shot of the chart shows production declining once again.
Margins should be left everywhere after rough grinding so as to the “misgrind” can be avoided; thereby the fine grinding is needed.
Word Forms
- misgrinds
- misgrinding
- misground
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misgrip, misgrasp, missharpen, misgrieve, mismix, misgrace.
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