grind — to crush or reduce something to small particles by rubbing or pressing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to crush or reduce something to small particles by rubbing or pressing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡraɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can grind spices faster than any electric grinder!
- After grinding through 12 hours of studying, I finally understood calculus.
- The gears began to grind ominously, making the robot dance like it was at a disco.
grind
VERB[/ɡraɪnd/]
to crush or reduce something to small particles by rubbing or pressing
To crush something into small particles through friction or pressure.
Grin and grind - crushing spices with a smile!
"Grind through the night, keep your eyes on the light — the loot at the end makes the grind feel right."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Proto-Germanic *grindaną, related to Old English grindan. The word is connected to the concept of crushing or reducing through friction, with cognates in other Germanic languages like German 'Grund' (ground/foundation).
Breakdown
grind (base verb) - a single morpheme with no productive affixes in its root form; related to grinding motion/action. Can be broken into: grind (crush) + -er (one who grinds) = grinder, or grind + -ing (present participle) = grinding
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📝Examples
“My grandmother can grind spices faster than any electric grinder!”
“After grinding through 12 hours of studying, I finally understood calculus.”
“The gears began to grind ominously, making the robot dance like it was at a disco.”
“She couldn't escape the daily grind of her office job.”
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