grinding

grind-ing · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "grind"; reducing something to small particles by crushing.

  2. 2.

    (as adjective) Harsh and oppressive; relentlessly demanding.

  3. 3.

    (as adjective) Making a harsh scraping sound.

  4. 4.

    (as noun) The action or process of grinding.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    grinding halt — A gradual but complete stop, often with difficulty.
  • •
    grinding to a halt — Slowly ceasing to function.

Related words

See also: crushing, grind, milling
Synonyms: crushing, grueling, milling

Etymology

From Old English grindan ("to grind, crush").