grinding
pronunciation
How to pronounce grinding in British English: UK [ˈɡraɪndɪŋ]
How to pronounce grinding in American English: US [ˈɡraɪndɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- matter resulting from the process of grinding
- a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)
- the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
Word Origin
- grinding (adj.)
- Old English, past participle adjective from grind (v.). Meaning "oppressive, burdensome" is from 1580s. The verbal noun is from mid-14c.
Example
- 1. Grinding is generally not recommended .
- 2. The grinding room was empty .
- 3. He was grinding against my crotch and I gasped .
- 4. Grinding profile graph of turbine blade .
- 5. Grinding wheel is not balanced , should change or mend it .