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- pronunciation:
- graInd
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
grinds, grinding, ground |
| definition 1: |
to crush into very small pieces or a powder.
He ground the coffee very fine.- synonyms:
- crush
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| definition 2: |
to make something sharper or smoother by rubbing it against a hard surface.
He ground the edge of the knife on a stone.- similar words:
- sand
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| related words: |
break, chew, smooth |
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| derivation: |
grindingly (adv.) |
Word Builder: grind +
- grinder:
a machine that grinds.
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