Definition of grindstone in English:

grindstone

noun ˈɡrʌɪn(d)stəʊnˈɡraɪn(d)stoʊn

1A thick disc of stone or other abrasive material mounted so as to revolve, used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects.
Example sentencesExamples
- This can be done by rubbing away surplus metal with a grindstone, whetstone, oilstone, steel, ceramic rod, leather strop or the palm of your hand.
- We also took turns at turning the crank of the grindstone when scythes needed to be sharpened.
- He is seen sharpening a weapon on an old-fashioned grindstone.
- We're ready, the blades are being honed on the grindstones.
- Men occasionally damaged axes, meaning a visit to a nearby grindstone to hone a nick from the edge.
1. 1.1rare
  another term for millstone
  Example sentencesExamples
  Inside, huge grindstones are crushing wheat into flour once again, after an interruption of a century or so.
  I looked in at the mill, saw the wear on the grindstone, awoke the morning next and - strangely - ordered that another be cut from my quarries up north.
  His master, Monsieur Vanderdendur, cut off his hand when his finger got caught in the grindstone in a sugar mill.
  The most important possessions of the miller were his pairs of grindstones, which were incredibly expensive.
  The grinding of the grain was done with a grindstone called a Rotary Quern, or a Hand Quern (a small stone on top of a larger stone with the grain in between) if you were poorer.

Phrases

keep one's nose to the grindstone

Work hard and continuously.
Example sentencesExamples
- We are expected to keep our nose to the grindstone at work, be mindful at school and be reverent in church.
- He has kept his nose to the grindstone and will be pointing to investment and projects in the area as part of the benefits of having a local councillors.
- ‘It's about time you took a holiday,’ she smiled as she poured tea, ‘You really have been keeping your nose to the grindstone lately.’
- From mass production clothing to managing factory lines to understanding the nature of different fabrics, he kept his nose to the grindstone and that has brought him where he is today.
- I must keep my nose to the grindstone, adhere to routine, and remain undistracted by impulses and passion.
- He just knew that if he kept his nose to the grindstone and did an honest, good day's work, it would pay off and it certainly has in every position he's done.
- She kept her nose to the grindstone, her feet on the ground and her hands to herself.
- Determined to become a chiropractor from a very early age, she kept her nose to the grindstone all through high school and college.
- Brian keeps my nose to the grindstone and I continue to drive him up the wall with my behind-the-scene questions.
- Let him know you admire his ability to keep his nose to the grindstone, and he'll cherish you for it.
Synonyms
work hard, labour, work one's fingers to the bone, work like a trojan, work like a dog, work day and night, exert oneself, keep at it, keep one's nose to the grindstone, grind away, slave away, grub away, plough away, plod away

Rhymes

rhinestone

Definition of grindstone in US English:

grindstone

nounˈɡrīn(d)stōnˈɡraɪn(d)stoʊn

1A thick disk of stone or other abrasive material mounted so as to revolve, used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects.
Example sentencesExamples
- This can be done by rubbing away surplus metal with a grindstone, whetstone, oilstone, steel, ceramic rod, leather strop or the palm of your hand.
- We also took turns at turning the crank of the grindstone when scythes needed to be sharpened.
- Men occasionally damaged axes, meaning a visit to a nearby grindstone to hone a nick from the edge.
- He is seen sharpening a weapon on an old-fashioned grindstone.
- We're ready, the blades are being honed on the grindstones.
1. 1.1rare
  another term for millstone
  Example sentencesExamples
  The grinding of the grain was done with a grindstone called a Rotary Quern, or a Hand Quern (a small stone on top of a larger stone with the grain in between) if you were poorer.
  His master, Monsieur Vanderdendur, cut off his hand when his finger got caught in the grindstone in a sugar mill.
  The most important possessions of the miller were his pairs of grindstones, which were incredibly expensive.
  Inside, huge grindstones are crushing wheat into flour once again, after an interruption of a century or so.
  I looked in at the mill, saw the wear on the grindstone, awoke the morning next and - strangely - ordered that another be cut from my quarries up north.

Phrases

keep one's nose to the grindstone

Work hard and continuously.
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘It's about time you took a holiday,’ she smiled as she poured tea, ‘You really have been keeping your nose to the grindstone lately.’
- Let him know you admire his ability to keep his nose to the grindstone, and he'll cherish you for it.
- We are expected to keep our nose to the grindstone at work, be mindful at school and be reverent in church.
- Determined to become a chiropractor from a very early age, she kept her nose to the grindstone all through high school and college.
- She kept her nose to the grindstone, her feet on the ground and her hands to herself.
- He has kept his nose to the grindstone and will be pointing to investment and projects in the area as part of the benefits of having a local councillors.
- He just knew that if he kept his nose to the grindstone and did an honest, good day's work, it would pay off and it certainly has in every position he's done.
- Brian keeps my nose to the grindstone and I continue to drive him up the wall with my behind-the-scene questions.
- From mass production clothing to managing factory lines to understanding the nature of different fabrics, he kept his nose to the grindstone and that has brought him where he is today.
- I must keep my nose to the grindstone, adhere to routine, and remain undistracted by impulses and passion.
Synonyms
work hard, labour, work one's fingers to the bone, work like a trojan, work like a dog, work day and night, exert oneself, keep at it, keep one's nose to the grindstone, grind away, slave away, grub away, plough away, plod away

单词	grindstone
释义	Definition of grindstone in English: grindstone noun ˈɡrʌɪn(d)stəʊnˈɡraɪn(d)stoʊn 1A thick disc of stone or other abrasive material mounted so as to revolve, used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects. Example sentencesExamples This can be done by rubbing away surplus metal with a grindstone, whetstone, oilstone, steel, ceramic rod, leather strop or the palm of your hand. We also took turns at turning the crank of the grindstone when scythes needed to be sharpened. He is seen sharpening a weapon on an old-fashioned grindstone. We're ready, the blades are being honed on the grindstones. Men occasionally damaged axes, meaning a visit to a nearby grindstone to hone a nick from the edge. 1.1rare another term for millstone Example sentencesExamples Inside, huge grindstones are crushing wheat into flour once again, after an interruption of a century or so. I looked in at the mill, saw the wear on the grindstone, awoke the morning next and - strangely - ordered that another be cut from my quarries up north. His master, Monsieur Vanderdendur, cut off his hand when his finger got caught in the grindstone in a sugar mill. The most important possessions of the miller were his pairs of grindstones, which were incredibly expensive. The grinding of the grain was done with a grindstone called a Rotary Quern, or a Hand Quern (a small stone on top of a larger stone with the grain in between) if you were poorer. Phrases keep one's nose to the grindstone Work hard and continuously. Example sentencesExamples We are expected to keep our nose to the grindstone at work, be mindful at school and be reverent in church. He has kept his nose to the grindstone and will be pointing to investment and projects in the area as part of the benefits of having a local councillors. ‘It's about time you took a holiday,’ she smiled as she poured tea, ‘You really have been keeping your nose to the grindstone lately.’ From mass production clothing to managing factory lines to understanding the nature of different fabrics, he kept his nose to the grindstone and that has brought him where he is today. I must keep my nose to the grindstone, adhere to routine, and remain undistracted by impulses and passion. He just knew that if he kept his nose to the grindstone and did an honest, good day's work, it would pay off and it certainly has in every position he's done. She kept her nose to the grindstone, her feet on the ground and her hands to herself. Determined to become a chiropractor from a very early age, she kept her nose to the grindstone all through high school and college. Brian keeps my nose to the grindstone and I continue to drive him up the wall with my behind-the-scene questions. Let him know you admire his ability to keep his nose to the grindstone, and he'll cherish you for it. Synonyms work hard, labour, work one's fingers to the bone, work like a trojan, work like a dog, work day and night, exert oneself, keep at it, keep one's nose to the grindstone, grind away, slave away, grub away, plough away, plod away Rhymes rhinestone noun.1 phr. Definition of grindstone in US English: grindstone nounˈɡrīn(d)stōnˈɡraɪn(d)stoʊn 1A thick disk of stone or other abrasive material mounted so as to revolve, used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects. Example sentencesExamples This can be done by rubbing away surplus metal with a grindstone, whetstone, oilstone, steel, ceramic rod, leather strop or the palm of your hand. We also took turns at turning the crank of the grindstone when scythes needed to be sharpened. Men occasionally damaged axes, meaning a visit to a nearby grindstone to hone a nick from the edge. He is seen sharpening a weapon on an old-fashioned grindstone. We're ready, the blades are being honed on the grindstones. 1.1rare another term for millstone Example sentencesExamples The grinding of the grain was done with a grindstone called a Rotary Quern, or a Hand Quern (a small stone on top of a larger stone with the grain in between) if you were poorer. His master, Monsieur Vanderdendur, cut off his hand when his finger got caught in the grindstone in a sugar mill. The most important possessions of the miller were his pairs of grindstones, which were incredibly expensive. Inside, huge grindstones are crushing wheat into flour once again, after an interruption of a century or so. I looked in at the mill, saw the wear on the grindstone, awoke the morning next and - strangely - ordered that another be cut from my quarries up north. Phrases keep one's nose to the grindstone Work hard and continuously. Example sentencesExamples ‘It's about time you took a holiday,’ she smiled as she poured tea, ‘You really have been keeping your nose to the grindstone lately.’ Let him know you admire his ability to keep his nose to the grindstone, and he'll cherish you for it. We are expected to keep our nose to the grindstone at work, be mindful at school and be reverent in church. Determined to become a chiropractor from a very early age, she kept her nose to the grindstone all through high school and college. She kept her nose to the grindstone, her feet on the ground and her hands to herself. He has kept his nose to the grindstone and will be pointing to investment and projects in the area as part of the benefits of having a local councillors. He just knew that if he kept his nose to the grindstone and did an honest, good day's work, it would pay off and it certainly has in every position he's done. Brian keeps my nose to the grindstone and I continue to drive him up the wall with my behind-the-scene questions. From mass production clothing to managing factory lines to understanding the nature of different fabrics, he kept his nose to the grindstone and that has brought him where he is today. I must keep my nose to the grindstone, adhere to routine, and remain undistracted by impulses and passion. Synonyms work hard, labour, work one's fingers to the bone, work like a trojan, work like a dog, work day and night, exert oneself, keep at it, keep one's nose to the grindstone, grind away, slave away, grub away, plough away, plod away noun.1 phr.
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