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grinding

 

[ ˈɡraɪndɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

skateboarding

To perform tricks on a skateboard by sliding the trucks or wheels along an obstacle such as a rail, ledge, or coping.

Synonyms

grate, skate, slide

Examples of usage

  • He was grinding along the rail with ease.
  • She learned how to grind on the curb after hours of practice.
Context #2 | Verb

food preparation

To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.

Synonyms

crush, grate, pulverize

Examples of usage

  • She was grinding coffee beans for the morning brew.
  • The chef was grinding spices for the curry.
Context #3 | Noun

sound

A harsh, metallic sound produced by friction.

Synonyms

grating, rasping, screech

Examples of usage

  • The grinding of gears in the old machine was deafening.
  • The constant grinding of the brakes was annoying.

Translations

Translations of the word "grinding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moagem

🇮🇳 पीसना (पीसने की क्रिया)

🇩🇪 Mahlen

🇮🇩 penggilingan

🇺🇦 шліфування

🇵🇱 mielenie

🇯🇵 研削 (けんさく)

🇫🇷 mouture

🇪🇸 molienda

🇹🇷 öğütme

🇰🇷 분쇄 (분쇄)

🇸🇦 طحن

🇨🇿 mletí

🇸🇰 mletie

🇨🇳 磨 (mó)

🇸🇮 mletje

🇮🇸 mölun

🇰🇿 ұнтақтау

🇬🇪 დაფქვა

🇦🇿 üyütmək

🇲🇽 molienda

Etymology

The word 'grinding' originates from the Old English 'grindan', meaning 'to crush into small particles'. Through the centuries, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings related to crushing or wearing something down. In modern usage, 'grinding' has become associated with both skateboarding tricks and food preparation, highlighting the versatility of the term in different contexts.

See also: grind, grinder, grinders, grindstone.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,402 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.