Grind: meaning, definitions and examples

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grind

[ ɡraɪnd ]

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coffee making

Reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it. Rub or cause to rub together gratingly. Make (a noisy, persistent, or cheerful sound).

Synonyms

crush, grate, pulverize, scrape

Examples of usage

The coffee beans are ground to a fine powder before brewing.
She ground her teeth in frustration.
The gears ground noisily against each other.

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skateboarding

A slide or skid across a surface, typically sideways.

Synonyms

scrape, skid, slide

Examples of usage

He performed a perfect grind along the rail.
She is practicing her grinds on the half-pipe.

Translations

Translations of the word "grind" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moer

triturar
afiar

🇮🇳 पीसना

🇩🇪 mahlen

🇮🇩 menggiling

🇺🇦 молоти

🇵🇱 mielić

🇯🇵 挽く (ひく)

🇫🇷 moudre

broyer
aiguiser

🇪🇸 moler

🇹🇷 öğütmek

🇰🇷 갈다

🇸🇦 طحن

🇨🇿 mlít

🇸🇰 mlet

🇨🇳 磨

🇸🇮 mleti

🇮🇸 mala

🇰🇿 тарту

🇬🇪 დაფქვა

🇦🇿 üyütmək

🇲🇽 moler

Word origin

The word 'grind' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'grindan', meaning 'to crush into small particles'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to crushing, rubbing, or making noise. In modern usage, 'grind' is commonly associated with the act of grinding coffee beans or skateboard tricks.

See also: grinder, grinders, grinding, grindstone.