verb🔗ShareMoler, triturarTo reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion."The chef used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder. "El chef usó un mortero y un pilón para moler las especias hasta obtener un polvo fino.actionprocessmachinefoodagriculturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMoler, afilarTo shape with the force of friction."grind a lens; grind an axe"Moler una lente; afilar un hacha.machineactionworktechnicalprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMoler, afilarTo remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface."The construction worker was grinding the metal to smooth the edges. "El trabajador de la construcción estaba afilando el metal para suavizar los bordes.materialactionmachineindustryprocesstechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMoler, triturarTo become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction."Steel grinds to a sharp edge."El acero se afila hasta obtener un borde afilado.actionprocessmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMoler, rechinarTo 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. "La vieja puerta rechinaba contra el suelo, haciendo un ruido fuerte y raspante cada vez que la abríamos.actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer un grindTo 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. "El skater estaba haciendo un grind en la barandilla de metal en el parque de patinaje.sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOprimir, reprimir, debilitarTo oppress, hold down or weaken."The constant pressure to meet unrealistic deadlines was grinding the employees down. "La presión constante para cumplir plazos poco realistas estaba oprimiendo a los empleados.actionpoliticsgovernmentsocietyworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMover las caderas eróticamenteTo rotate the hips erotically."During the party, people were grinding on the dance floor to the music. "Durante la fiesta, la gente estaba moviendo las caderas eróticamente en la pista de baile al ritmo de la música.bodysexactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBailar de forma sugerente, rozarseTo 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. "En la fiesta, algunas parejas bailaban de forma sugerente en la pista de baile con la música alta.sexdancebodyentertainmentactioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstudiar mucho, machacarTo 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. "Pasó horas machacando problemas de matemáticas para prepararse para el examen.achievementactionprocessworkgamecomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOperar girando una manivelaTo operate by turning a crank."to grind an organ"Operar un órgano girando una manivela.machineactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMoler, triturarTo produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank."The factory was grinding out thousands of identical plastic toys every day. "La fábrica estaba moliendo miles de juguetes de plástico idénticos todos los días.machineprocessactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormatear e indentar el código automáticamenteTo automatically format and indent code."The code editor is grinding, automatically fixing the spacing and indentation as I type. "El editor de código está formateando e indentando automáticamente el código mientras escribo.computingtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInculcar, enseñar repetidamenteTo instill through repetitive teaching."The coach is grinding good sportsmanship into the players through constant drills and discussions. "El entrenador está inculcando la deportividad en los jugadores a través de ejercicios y discusiones constantes.educationactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareComerTo eat.""After school, the kids were grinding on snacks while they did their homework." "Después de la escuela, los niños estaban comiendo bocadillos mientras hacían su tarea.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrabajar duro, esforzarseTo work or study hard; to hustle or drudge."Maria has been grinding all week to finish her research paper on time. "María ha estado trabajando duro toda la semana para terminar su trabajo de investigación a tiempo.workeducationachievementjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMolestar, irritarTo annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears."His constant whistling while I'm trying to study is really grinding on me. "Su silbido constante mientras trato de estudiar realmente me molesta.emotionattitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMolienda, trituraciónThe action of grinding together or crushing into small particles."Ominous creakings and grindings came from the innards of the machine."Crujidos y rechinamientos ominosos provenían de las entrañas de la máquina.actionprocessmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFrotamiento, baile en el que se frotan los cuerposA form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together."The school dance prohibited grinding. "El baile escolar prohibía el frotamiento.culturedanceentertainmentsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrindeo, repeticiónRepeatedly 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. "Después de semanas de grindeo ininterrumpido, finalmente ganó suficiente oro para comprar la espada legendaria.gamecomputinginternetentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharede moler, de triturarOf or pertaining to the act or sound of grinding."The meeting came to a grinding halt when the two sides could not agree."La reunión llegó a un punto muerto cuando las dos partes no pudieron ponerse de acuerdo.soundactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAgotador, tediosoHard and tedious."a week filled with grinding toil"Una semana llena de trabajo agotador.attitudeworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
