Definition of grind
ground
play \ˈgrau̇nd\;grinding
transitive verb
1 : to reduce to powder or small fragments by friction (as in a mill or with the teeth) grind the coffee beans
2 : to wear down, polish, or sharpen by friction grind an ax
3a : oppress, harass tyrants who grind their subjectsb : to weaken or destroy gradually —usually used with down poverty ground her spirit down
4a : to press together with a rotating motion grind the teethb : to rub or press harshly ground the cigarette out
5 : to operate or produce by turning a crank grind a hand organ
intransitive verb
1 : to perform the operation of grinding
2 : to become pulverized, polished, or sharpened by friction
3 : to move with difficulty or friction especially so as to make a grating noise gears grinding
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Examples of grind in a Sentence
The corn is ground into meal.
The steel grinds to a sharp edge.
She kept grinding the car's gears.
He grinds his teeth in his sleep.
I could hear the gears grinding.
Recent Examples of grind from the Web
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Many believe that ongoing stress during early childhood — from grinding poverty, neglect, parents’ substance abuse and other adversity — can smolder beneath the skin, harming kids’ brains and other body systems.
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RELATED: GETTING TO THE TRUTH Say the mechanic says that grinding noise in your front end signals your brake pads need to be replaced.
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For President Jacob Zuma, the issue of migration is about people from mostly sub-Saharan countries such as Nigeria, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia who are fleeing war or grinding poverty.
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Read more: How health-insurer debate ground Christie’s Trenton to a halt What’s next: Senate President Steve Sweeney and Horizon CEO Robert Marino are expected to meet at the Statehouse on Monday afternoon in an effort to break the impasse.
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The mother had sent her placenta to a company that offers to clean, slice and dehydrate it, then grind it and put it into gelatin capsules, according to the report.
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Pulse tomato and chiles in a food processor until finely ground.
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And head here for an update on the health-care debate in the Senate, where Democrats are protesting GOP secrecy by grinding business to a halt.
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More: Running on fumes, FC Cincy grinds out 2-2 draw Playing three matches in a week has been a frequent occurrence for this club in 2017.
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Origin and Etymology of grind
Middle English, from Old English grindan; akin to Latin frendere to crush, grind
grind
Definition of grind
1a : an act of grindingb : the sound of grinding
2a : dreary, monotonous, or difficult labor, study, or routine the dull grind of office workb : one who works or studies excessively a grind who never goes to parties
3 : the result of grinding; also : material ground to a particular degree of fineness a drip grind of coffee
4 : the act of rotating the hips in an erotic manner
Examples of grind in a Sentence
I need a break from the daily grind.
the dull grind of office work
Recent Examples of grind from the Web
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By the time Valerian is actually in production, making the film is something of a grind.
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That’s why Frank Stitt adds only salt and pepper to his grind of chuck shoulder for the burger at Chez Fonfon.
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The tournament's first game is always a massive one for each team, as the road through the losers bracket back toward the championship series is a long, tiring grind.
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Sometimes we just get caught up into the grind and never really get a chance to step away …
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For many fried chicken aficionados, the only acceptable brine is made with buttermilk. Dissolve 2 tablespoons kosher salt in 4 cups fresh buttermilk, along with a healthy grind of black pepper.
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Since November, Starks has been on a different grind.
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For this slick land-use plan is a brain grind in its complexity.
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These moves have helped to buoy risk appetite and drive a grind tighter in credit spreads.
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Origin and Etymology of grind
see 1grind
Synonym Discussion of grind
GRIND Defined for English Language Learners
grind
playDefinition of grind for English Language Learners
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: to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special machine
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: to cut (meat) into small pieces by putting it through a special machine
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: to make (something) sharp or smooth by rubbing it against a hard surface
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Definition of grind for English Language Learners
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: boring or difficult work
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: a person who works or studies too much
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—used to describe the size of the pieces of something that has been ground
GRIND Defined for Kids
Definition of grind for Students
ground
\ˈgrau̇nd\;grinding
1 : to make or be made into powder or small pieces by rubbing The mill grinds wheat into flour.
2 : to wear down, polish, or sharpen by friction grind an ax
3 : to rub together with a scraping noise grind the teeth
4 : to operate or produce by or as if by turning a crank
Definition of grind for Students
1 : an act of sharpening or reducing to powder
2 : steady hard work the daily grind
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