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grinding

adjective (a)

  • from Grind.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • material resulting from the process of grinding(noun.object)
    Example:
    Vegetable grindings clogged the drain.
    source: wordnet30
  • a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)(noun.event)
    source: wordnet30
  • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice(noun.phenomenon)
    Synonym:
    abrasion, attrition, detrition
    source: wordnet30
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