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Definition grind in British English

grind verb

verb
/ɡraɪnd/
1

to break something into very small pieces or powder, by using a machine or by crushing it between two hard surfaces

Example

The mill was used for grinding corn until the 17th century.

Example

freshly ground black pepper

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter
2

to press something down onto a surface using a lot of force

Example

She ground a half-smoked cigarette into the ashtray.

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze depress
3

to make something such as a knife smooth or sharp by rubbing it against a hard surface

Synonyms and related words
rub knead scratch
4

if a machine or vehicle grinds, it moves or works slowly, noisily, and with difficulty

Example

A truck came grinding up the hill.

Synonyms and related words
backfire burn up come to life
4.1

if parts of a machine grind, or if someone grinds them, they rub together and make an unpleasant noise

Example

the sound of grinding gears

Synonyms and related words
backfire burn up come to life
Definition grind in British English