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GRINDINGS Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word grindings. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word grindings. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GRINDINGS

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abrasion
nounn
noun

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• erosion by friction

• the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

attrition
nounn
noun

• erosion by friction

• the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

• sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

• a wearing down to weaken or destroy

• the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction

detrition
nounn
noun

• erosion by friction

• the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

• effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

Best Hypernyms For GRINDINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grindings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
atom corpuscle friction molecule mote noise particle rubbing speck

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