COMMINUTING Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word comminuting. (close relations)
Definition of COMMINUTING
comminuted
Best Alternative Words for COMMINUTING
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crushing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority adjective satellite • physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination | ||||||||
grinding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • material resulting from the process of grinding • a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears) • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | ||||||||
pulverising | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • destroy completely • become powder or dust • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust | ||||||||
pulverizing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust • destroy completely • become powder or dust | ||||||||
bray | verbv | |||||||
noun • the cry of an ass verb • braying characteristic of donkeys • reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading • laugh loudly and harshly | ||||||||
crunch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sound of something crunching • a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources) • the act of crushing verb • make a crushing noise • press or grind with a crushing noise • crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound • reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | ||||||||
grind | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious • the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground • hard monotonous routine work • the act of grinding to a powder or dust verb • press or grind with a crushing noise • make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together • work hard • dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced • reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading • created by grinding • shape or form by grinding | ||||||||
mash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing • mixture of ground animal feeds verb • to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions • reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading |