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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 | ||||||||
| 33% | 8 | Process of breaking down materials into small particles | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
| 28% | 8 | Implement for grinding down surfaces | ||||||
noun • a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing | ||||||||
Grinding Down Crossword Clue
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ATTRITION which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ATTRITION
Updated: October 13, 2023
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