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grinds

/ɡɹaɪndz/

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The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.

Examples :

"The coffee shop is known for the high quality of its coffee grinds. "

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Something that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground.

Examples :

"The coffee grinds were too coarse, so the coffee tasted bitter. "

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A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.

Examples :

"This bag contains espresso grind."

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A tedious and laborious task.

Examples :

"This homework is a grind."

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A grinding trick on a skateboard or snowboard.

Examples :

"The skateboarder practiced his grinds on the metal railing at the park. "

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One who studies hard; a swot.

Examples :

"The grind spent hours studying for the upcoming science exam. "

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Grindcore (subgenre of heavy metal)

Examples :

"My brother's band plays in a style that mixes death metal and punk; they call it grinds. "

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Examples :

""She juggles two jobs and evening classes; her daily grinds are exhausting, but she's determined to succeed." "

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To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

Examples :

"The barista grinds the coffee beans before making the espresso. "

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To shape with the force of friction.

Examples :

"grind a lens; grind an axe"

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To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.

Examples :

"The carpenter grinds the rough edges of the wood smooth with sandpaper. "

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To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.

Examples :

"Steel grinds to a sharp edge."

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To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.

Examples :

"The old door grinds loudly when you try to open it. "

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To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.

Examples :

"The skateboarder grinds the rail at the skate park, landing smoothly on the other side. "

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To oppress, hold down or weaken.

Examples :

"The constant criticism from her boss really grinds her down, making her feel less confident at work. "

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To rotate the hips erotically.

Examples :

"During the dance party, she grinds against her partner to the rhythm of the music. "

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To dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other.

Examples :

"At the party, the couple grinds closely to the music on the dance floor. "

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To repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal.

Examples :

"He grinds through math problems every night to improve his test scores. "

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To operate by turning a crank.

Examples :

"to grind an organ"

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To produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank.

Examples :

"The factory grinds out thousands of identical plastic toys every day. "

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To automatically format and indent code.

Examples :

"The code editor automatically grinds the Java code, making it easier to read by indenting and formatting each line. "

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To instill through repetitive teaching.

Examples :

"The coach grinds basic passing techniques into the players through constant drills. "

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Examples :

"After a long day at school, my brother grinds a huge sandwich before starting his homework. "

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To work or study hard; to hustle or drudge.

Examples :

"The student grinds through her textbooks all night, preparing for the important exam. "

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To annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears.

Examples :

"His constant humming really grinds on my nerves when I'm trying to concentrate. "

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A traditional communal pilot whale hunt in the Faroe Islands.

Examples :

"The controversy surrounding the annual grinds in the Faroe Islands continues to spark debate about cultural traditions and animal rights. "

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