grind

US /ɡraɪnd/
UK /ɡraɪnd/
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1.

reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it

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She used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices.
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The machine can grind coffee beans into a fine powder.
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crushmillpowderpulverizegranulate
2.

rub (something) together or against something else with a harsh, grating sound

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The gears began to grind loudly.
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He heard the sound of teeth grinding.
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rubscrapechafegrategnash
3.

perform a repetitive or tedious task

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He had to grind through hours of paperwork.
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Students often have to grind before exams.
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toildrudgelaborslogplug away
1.

a repetitive or tedious task or period of work

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The daily grind of commuting was exhausting.
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He was tired of the constant grind of his job.
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drudgerytoilsloglaborroutine
2.

the action or sound of grinding

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We heard the grind of the coffee machine.
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The car made a terrible grind as it tried to start.
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gratingscrapingcrunchgnashing
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grind to a haltcome to a grinding halthave an ax to grindbring something to a grinding halt