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grindstone

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grindstone

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Main Entry: grind·stone

Pronunciation: \ˈgrīn-ˌstōn\

Function: noun

Date: 13th century

1 : millstone 1
2 : a flat circular stone of natural sandstone that revolves on an axle and is used for grinding, shaping, or smoothing

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