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grindstones

/ˈɡraɪndstoʊnz/

Meanings
noun
An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing or grinding.

Examples :

"The blacksmith used the grindstones to sharpen his swords and axes. "
machine industry

Related Words

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for preposition

/fɔːr/

Used to indicate the object or recipient of an action.

"This gift is for you."

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abrasive noun

/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/

A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing.

"The mechanic used an abrasive to smooth the rough edges of the metal pipe. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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polishing verb

/ˈpɑlɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃɪŋ/

To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

"He polished up the chrome until it gleamed."

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wheel noun

/ʍiːl/ /wil/

A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.

"The bicycle's wheel spun rapidly as the child rode to school. "

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blacksmith noun

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

A person who forges iron.

"The blacksmith hammered the hot metal into a horseshoe. "

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axes noun

/ˈæksəz/ /ˈæksiːz/ /ˈæksiz/

A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.

"The woodcutter sharpened the axes before beginning his morning's work. "

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used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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sharpening verb

/ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/ /ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/

(sometimes figurative) To make sharp.

"to sharpen a pencil or a knife or a musical note"

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sharpen verb

/ˈʃɑɹpɨn/

(sometimes figurative) To make sharp.

"to sharpen a pencil or a knife or a musical note"

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swords noun

/sɔːdz/ /sɔɹdz/

A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, and usually a pommel and cross-guard, which is designed to stab, slash, and/or hack.

"The knight sharpened his swords before the battle. "

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grinding verb

/ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ/

To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

"The chef used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder. "