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Meaning of grind
noun
- The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.
- Something that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground.
- A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans. Example: This bag contains espresso grind.
- A tedious and laborious task. Example: This homework is a grind.
- A grinding trick on a skateboard or snowboard.
verb
- To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
- To shape with the force of friction. Example: grind a lens; grind an axe
- To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
- To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction. Example: Steel grinds to a sharp edge.
- To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
noun
- A traditional communal pilot whale hunt in the Faroe Islands.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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