grind

grind · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To reduce to small particles or powder by crushing.

  2. 2.

    Hard, tedious work or study.

  3. 3.

    To sharpen, smooth, or produce by friction.

  4. 4.

    To rub together gratingly.

  5. 5.

    (informal) To work or study hard and steadily.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the daily grind — Routine, tedious everyday work.
  • •
    grind to a halt — To slowly stop completely.
  • •
    have an axe to grind — To have a personal motivation or grievance.

Related words

See also: crush, mill, pulverize
Synonyms: crush, mill, pulverize

Etymology

From Old English grindan ("to grind, rub together"), from Proto-Germanic grindaną.