grinding

pronunciation

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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 .

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