Cari
to grind
01
menggiling, menghancurkan
to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface
Transitive: to grind a hard substance
Contoh-contoh
She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee.
Dia harus menggiling biji kopi sebelum menyeduh kopi paginya.
02
menggerinda, menggosok
to rub together and produce a grating or scraping sound
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
The brakes on the bicycle began to grind, producing a high-pitched squealing noise as he applied pressure.
Rem sepeda mulai berderit, menghasilkan suara melengking tinggi saat dia menekan.
03
menggiling, mengoperasikan
to use physical force to rotate a handle or crank in order to activate a piece of machinery
Transitive: to grind a handle or crank
Contoh-contoh
He was grinding a drill press to sharpen its drill bits for accurate drilling operations.
Dia sedang mengasah sebuah mesin bor untuk mengasah mata bornya agar operasi pengeboran menjadi akurat.
04
menggiling, menari
to dance with rhythmic and repetitive movements that are suggestive in nature
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
At the club, couples were grinding to the beat of the music, lost in the rhythm and energy of the dance floor.
Di klub, pasangan-pasangan sedang menggiling mengikuti irama musik, larut dalam ritme dan energi lantai dansa.
05
bekerja keras, berusaha keras
to make persistent and intense effort towards a goal
Intransitive: to grind an effort
Contoh-contoh
Despite the exhaustion, he grinds through his workout routine, pushing himself to new limits in the gym.
Meskipun kelelahan, dia berusaha keras dalam rutinitas latihannya, mendorong dirinya ke batas baru di gym.
06
menggiling, mengasah
to wear down or shape something through repetitive friction or abrasion
Transitive: to grind sth
Contoh-contoh
The knife maker ground the blade against a sharpening stone to hone its edge to razor sharpness.
Pembuat pisau mengasah bilah di atas batu asah untuk mempertajam tepinya hingga setajam silet.
07
belajar keras, menghafal
to study intensively in preparation for an exam
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
They will grind late into the night to ensure they're ready.
Mereka akan belajar keras hingga larut malam untuk memastikan mereka siap.
08
menggiling, menindas
to oppress or weaken someone or something, often through harsh or repetitive action
Contoh-contoh
The constant pressure to perform can grind students' confidence.
Tekanan konstan untuk berprestasi bisa menggerus kepercayaan diri siswa.
09
menggiling, berselancar dengan agresif
to surfing aggressively, often with a focus on sharp, quick maneuvers or maintaining speed on the wave
Informal
SpecializedContoh-contoh
Watch how she grinds that wave — her control is impressive!
Lihat bagaimana dia grind ombak itu—kontrolnya mengesankan!
Grind
01
the process of reducing a substance to powder or small particles by crushing or rubbing
Contoh-contoh
The spice mill makes a fine grind of pepper.
02
a monotonous or repetitive routine, especially involving labor
SlangContoh-contoh
She accepted the grind of training to achieve her goals.
03
the degree of fineness of particles after grinding
Contoh-contoh
Coarse grind is ideal for French press coffee.
04
a student considered overly studious, often regarded as tedious or socially awkward
Contoh-contoh
Everyone teased the grind about memorizing dates and formulas.
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