nounπShareThe act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction."The coffee shop is known for the high quality of its coffee grinds. "processactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground."The coffee grinds were too coarse, so the coffee tasted bitter. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans."This bag contains espresso grind."fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tedious and laborious task."This homework is a grind."workjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grinding trick on a skateboard or snowboard."The skateboarder practiced his grinds on the metal railing at the park. "sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who studies hard; a swot."The grind spent hours studying for the upcoming science exam. "personeducationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGrindcore (subgenre of heavy metal)"My brother's band plays in a style that mixes death metal and punk; they call it grinds. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHustle""She juggles two jobs and evening classes; her daily grinds are exhausting, but she's determined to succeed." "businessworkachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion."The barista grinds the coffee beans before making the espresso. "actionprocessutensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shape with the force of friction."grind a lens; grind an axe"machinetechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface."The carpenter grinds the rough edges of the wood smooth with sandpaper. "actionmachineprocesstechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction."Steel grinds to a sharp edge."actionprocessmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move with much difficulty or friction; to grate."The old door grinds loudly when you try to open it. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing."The skateboarder grinds the rail at the skate park, landing smoothly on the other side. "sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo oppress, hold down or weaken."The constant criticism from her boss really grinds her down, making her feel less confident at work. "politicsgovernmentsocietyinhumanmoralattitudesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rotate the hips erotically."During the dance party, she grinds against her partner to the rhythm of the music. "bodysexdanceentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other."At the party, the couple grinds closely to the music on the dance floor. "culturesexdanceentertainmentactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal."He grinds through math problems every night to improve his test scores. "actionworkprocessachievementjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo operate by turning a crank."to grind an organ"machineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank."The factory grinds out thousands of identical plastic toys every day. "machinetechnicalindustryprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo automatically format and indent code."The code editor automatically grinds the Java code, making it easier to read by indenting and formatting each line. "computingtechnologyinternettechnicalwritingwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo instill through repetitive teaching."The coach grinds basic passing techniques into the players through constant drills. "educationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo eat."After a long day at school, my brother grinds a huge sandwich before starting his homework. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work or study hard; to hustle or drudge."The student grinds through her textbooks all night, preparing for the important exam. "workjobeducationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears."His constant humming really grinds on my nerves when I'm trying to concentrate. "attitudeemotionactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA traditional communal pilot whale hunt in the Faroe Islands."The controversy surrounding the annual grinds in the Faroe Islands continues to spark debate about cultural traditions and animal rights. "culturetraditionanimaloceaneventfoodsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading