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grind

/ˈɡɹaɪnd/
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noun

  • The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.
  • Something that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground.
  • A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.

    "This bag contains espresso grind."

  • A tedious and laborious task.

    "This homework is a grind."

  • A grinding trick on a skateboard or snowboard.
  • One who studies hard; a swot.
  • Grindcore (subgenre of heavy metal)
  • Hustle
Synonyms:chore

verb

  • To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
  • To shape with the force of friction.

    "grind a lens; grind an axe"

  • To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
  • To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.

    "Steel grinds to a sharp edge."

  • To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
  • To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.
  • To oppress, hold down or weaken.
  • To rotate the hips erotically.
  • To dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other.
  • To repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal.
  • To operate by turning a crank.

    "to grind an organ"

  • To produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank.
  • To automatically format and indent code.
  • To instill through repetitive teaching.

    "Grinding lessons into students' heads does not motivate them to learn."

  • To eat.

    "Eh, brah, let's go grind."

  • To work or study hard; to hustle or drudge.
  • To annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears.

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