Pronunciation: /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
noun the action or sound of grinding
A1 I heard the loud grinding of the coffee beans in the morning.
A2 The grinding of gears could be heard coming from the old machine.
B1 The constant grinding of the gears was starting to become annoying.
B2 The grinding of the pepper filled the kitchen with a spicy aroma.
C1 The grinding of the metal against metal created sparks in the workshop.
C2 The slow grinding of the millstones produced the finest flour in the region.
verb to perform the action of reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing it with force
A1 I am grinding coffee beans for my morning brew.
A2 She was grinding her teeth in frustration during the exam.
B1 The workers were grinding metal parts in the factory.
B2 The dancer's feet were grinding against the stage during the intense routine.
C1 The gears were grinding loudly as the old car struggled up the hill.
C2 The chef was meticulously grinding spices for the signature dish of the restaurant.
adjective describing the act of grinding, or having a harsh, grating sound
A1 The grinding noise coming from the machine was loud.
A2 She was tired after a long day of grinding work at the factory.
B1 The grinding poverty in the rural areas is a major concern for the government.
B2 The grinding routine of his daily commute was starting to wear him down.
C1 The grinding pace of the project was relentless, but they managed to meet the deadline.
C2 The grinding pressure of the competition was intense, but she thrived on the challenge.
formal The grinding of the gears in the machine indicates a need for maintenance.
informal I hate grinding through all this paperwork, it's so boring.
slang I've been grinding at the gym to get ready for summer.
figurative She's been grinding through her studies to achieve her academic goals.
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