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Definition: Meaning of, grind in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡrʌɪnd /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
grind ground ground
Present Participle Third Person Singular
grinding grinds
  1. into small pieces [transitive] also grind up to break something such as corn or coffee beans into small pieces or powder, either in a machine or between two hard surfaces
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  2. into small pieces [transitive] American English to cut food, especially raw meat, into very small pieces by putting it through a machine [=  mince British English]
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  3. smooth/sharp [transitive] to make something smooth or sharp by rubbing it on a hard surface or by using a machine
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  4. press [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to press something onto a surface and rub it with a strong twisting movement
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  5. press [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to press hard against something
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  6. grind your teeth to rub your upper and lower teeth together, making a noise
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  7. grind to a halt if a vehicle grinds to a halt, it stops gradually
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  8. grind to a halt if a country, organization, or process grinds to a halt, its activity or the process gradually stops
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  9. perform a movement to perform a special movement in SKATEBOARDING or ROLLERBLADING, which involves moving sideways along the edge of something, so that the bar connecting the wheels of the SKATEBOARD or ROLLERBLADE presses hard against the edge
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  1. [singular] something that is hard work and physically or mentally tiring
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  2. [countable] American English informal a student who never does anything except study [=  swot British English]
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  3. [countable] a movement in SKATEBOARDING or ROLLERBLADING, which involves moving sideways along the edge of something, so that the bar connecting the wheels of the SKATEBOARD or ROLLERBLADE presses hard against the edge
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grind used in phrases

  • bump 'n' grind (noun)
    1. a dance in which people move parts of their body, especially their HIP s, together in a sexually exciting way
  • grind organ (noun)
    1. music a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs
  • grind to a halt (verb)
    1. be unable to move further
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grind used in phrasal verbs

  • grind away (phrasal verb)
    1. to work hard and in a determined way over a long period of time, often on something that is boring or difficult
  • grind away at (phrasal verb)
    1. grind away at something to gradually reduce the strength, value, or importance of something
  • grind down (phrasal verb)
    1. to treat someone in a cruel way over a long period and gradually destroy their confidence or strength
  • grind on (phrasal verb)
    1. if something boring or unpleasant grinds on, it continues happening for a long period of time
  • grind out (phrasal verb)
    1. to produce something in large quantities, especially when this is boring or difficult
  • grind up (phrasal verb)
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