noun🔗ShareThe act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction."The coffee grind was too coarse, resulting in weak coffee. "actionprocessmaterialmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground."The coffee grind was too coarse, so the coffee was weak. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans."This bag contains espresso grind."fooddrinkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tedious and laborious task."This homework is a grind."jobworkbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA grinding trick on a skateboard or snowboard."He landed the grind perfectly, showing off his skateboarding skills. "sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who studies hard; a swot."Maria is such a grind; she spends all her free time studying in the library. "characterpersoneducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrindcore (subgenre of heavy metal)"The band's new album was a brutal example of grindcore, full of fast, intense guitar riffs. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHustle"Her daily grind of working two jobs and going to school was exhausting, but she knew it would pay off. "workbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion."The chef ground the coffee beans to a fine powder. "actionprocessfoodutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shape with the force of friction."grind a lens; grind an axe"actionmachinetechnicalindustryworkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface."The chef used a grater to grind the cheese into small pieces. "materialactionprocesstechnicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction."Steel grinds to a sharp edge."processactionmachinematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo move with much difficulty or friction; to grate."The old door seemed to grind against the frame every time we opened or closed it. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing."The skateboarder skillfully ground the railing, a perfect trick. "sportactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo oppress, hold down or weaken."The strict rules at the school seemed to grind down the students' creativity. "societypoliticsgovernmenteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo rotate the hips erotically."During the party, he watched her grind against the wall. "bodysexactionentertainmentdanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other."At the club, the couple were grinding against each other, their bodies close. "sexdanceentertainmentactioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal."The student had to grind through countless practice problems to prepare for the math exam. "achievementactionprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo operate by turning a crank."to grind an organ"machineutensiltechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank."The factory machines grind out thousands of identical plastic toys every day. "machineprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo automatically format and indent code."Before submitting the assignment, he needed to grind his code to make it look professional. "computingtechnologyinternettechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo instill through repetitive teaching."The teacher is grinding the importance of punctuality into her students through daily reminders and examples. "educationlanguagemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo eat."The hungry student quickly ground down the leftover sandwich. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo work or study hard; to hustle or drudge."She had to grind all night to finish her history paper. "workjobeducationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears."His constant complaining about the traffic was grinding my nerves. "attitudesensationemotioncharactermindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA traditional communal pilot whale hunt in the Faroe Islands."The documentary showed a controversial grind in the Faroe Islands, where many pilot whales were driven ashore. "culturetraditionanimaleventgroupoceansocietyenvironmenthistoryfishfoodnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading