verb๐ShareTo reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion."The chef used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder. "actionprocessmachinefoodagriculturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo shape with the force of friction."grind a lens; grind an axe"machineactionworktechnicalprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface."The construction worker was grinding the metal to smooth the edges. "materialactionmachineindustryprocesstechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction."Steel grinds to a sharp edge."actionprocessmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo move with much difficulty or friction; to grate."The old door was grinding against the floor, making a loud, scraping noise every time we opened it. "actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing."The skateboarder was grinding the metal rail in the skate park. "sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo oppress, hold down or weaken."The constant pressure to meet unrealistic deadlines was grinding the employees down. "actionpoliticsgovernmentsocietyworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo rotate the hips erotically."During the party, people were grinding on the dance floor to the music. "bodysexactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other."At the party, some couples were grinding on the dance floor to the loud music. "sexdancebodyentertainmentactioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal."He spent hours grinding math problems to prepare for the exam. "achievementactionprocessworkgamecomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo operate by turning a crank."to grind an organ"machineactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank."The factory was grinding out thousands of identical plastic toys every day. "machineprocessactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo automatically format and indent code."The code editor is grinding, automatically fixing the spacing and indentation as I type. "computingtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo instill through repetitive teaching."The coach is grinding good sportsmanship into the players through constant drills and discussions. "educationactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo eat.""After school, the kids were grinding on snacks while they did their homework." "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo work or study hard; to hustle or drudge."Maria has been grinding all week to finish her research paper on time. "workeducationachievementjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears."His constant whistling while I'm trying to study is really grinding on me. "emotionattitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe action of grinding together or crushing into small particles."Ominous creakings and grindings came from the innards of the machine."actionprocessmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together."The school dance prohibited grinding. "culturedanceentertainmentsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareRepeatedly performing the same quest or similar in-game activity in order to amass points or wealth."After weeks of non-stop grinding, she finally earned enough gold to buy the legendary sword. "gamecomputinginternetentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOf or pertaining to the act or sound of grinding."The meeting came to a grinding halt when the two sides could not agree."soundactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHard and tedious."a week filled with grinding toil"attitudeworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading