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grind I. \ˈgrīnd\ verb (ground \ˈgrau̇nd\ ; also archaic grinded ; ground also archaic grinded or ground·en \ˈgrau̇ndən\ ; grinding ; grinds) Etymology: Middle English grinden, from Old English grindan; akin to Old High German grint scurf, Old Norse grandi sandbar, Gothic grindafrathjis fainthearted, Latin frendere to crush, gnash, grind, Greek chondros grain, Lithuanian grendu I rub, scrub, Old English grēot sand, grit — more at grit transitive verb 1. a. : to reduce to powder by friction (as in a mill) or with the teeth : crush into small fragments b. : to produce by or as if by the action of millstones 2. : to wear down, polish, or sharpen by friction : make smooth, sharp, or pointed : whet < spent the morning grinding axes and scythes > 3. a. : to rub or press harshly < grind the snake's head under his heel > b. : to rub together with a grating noise : grate, grit < grind the teeth > 4. : to oppress by severe exactions : harass < grind the subject or defraud the prince — John Dryden > 5. : to operate or produce by turning a crank < grind a hand organ > < grind out a tune > intransitive verb 1. : to perform the operation of grinding 2. : to become ground or pulverized by friction < corn grinding slowly > 3. : to become polished or sharpened by friction < glass grinds smooth > < steel grinds to a sharp edge > < pebbles grinding on the beach > 4. : to move with difficulty or friction : grate < the gears ground as he shifted into high > < frantically ground on the starter — Frank Schreider > 5. : to perform hard and distasteful service : drudge; especially : to study hard < grind for an examination > 6. : to rotate the hips in a suggestive manner in or as if in a burlesque striptease II. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from grinden, v. 1. a. : an act of grinding (as of reducing to powder or sharpening by friction) b. : a sound of grinding 2. a. : steady monotonous taxing labor, occupation, or routine < sometimes life seems just a dull grind without hope or future > b. : intensive and drudging study; also : a task or an assignment given by an instructor 3. : a student who studies to the exclusion of all other activities often with more diligence than delight 4. : the result of grinding; especially : the size of particle obtained by grinding < there are several different grinds of coffee > < a fine grind of meal is better for bread > 5. : an action of rotating the hips with a suggestive motion (as in a dance or in a burlesque striptease) — compare bump II 5 Synonyms: see work III. adjective of a motion-picture theater or other show : exhibiting continuously or continuously between certain hours IV. \ˈgrind\ noun (-s) Etymology: of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse grind gate, lattice door; akin to Old English grindel bar, bolt, Old High German grintil bar, bolt, Latin grunda truss of a roof, Lithuanian grindis floorboard; basic meaning: beam Scotland : a horizontal bar gate V. noun (plural grind) Etymology: Faroese grindkval : blackfish 2 — used chiefly in the Faroe islands < the boats will be ready when the grind come in > |