Entry Word: grind

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a harsh grating sound <the grind of ice in the blender sent the cat running from the room> — see rasp
2 a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits <don't be such a grind—go out with your friends and enjoy yourself> — see nerd
3 very hard or unpleasant work <yard work is a real grind> — see toil