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to grind
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to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface
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to rub together and produce a grating or scraping sound
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to use physical force to rotate a handle or crank in order to activate a piece of machinery
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to dance with rhythmic and repetitive movements that are suggestive in nature
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to make persistent and intense effort towards a goal
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to wear down or shape something through repetitive friction or abrasion
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created by grinding
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to study intensively in preparation for an exam
Grind
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the act of grinding to a powder or dust
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hard monotonous routine work
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the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground
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an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
Esempio
She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee.
The barista carefully ground the coffee beans to achieve the desired coarseness.
In the kitchen, she used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices for the curry.
The millstone was used to grind wheat into flour in the old-fashioned mill.
The endless paperwork at the office can grind anyone's gears.