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GRIND

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Grind.

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Def 1 US

Grind - as a noun

An insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dweebnerdswotwonk

The grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground

Example: "A coarse grind of coffee"

Hard monotonous routine work

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
donkeyworkdrudgeryplodding

The act of grinding to a powder or dust

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
millpulverisationpulverization

Grind - as a verb

Press or grind with a crushing noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cranchcraunchcrunch

Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

Example: "Grate one's teeth in anger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break upfragmentfragmentisefragmentize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Work hard

Example: "She was digging away at her math homework"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
digdrudgelaborlabourmoiltoiltravail

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

Example: "Grind the spices in a mortar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
braycomminutecrunchmash
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break upfragmentfragmentisefragmentize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Created by grinding

Example: "Grind designs into the glass bowl"

Shape or form by grinding

Example: "Grind lenses for glasses and cameras"

Example Sentences

"The sound of the coffee grinder's grind woke me up."
"After a long day at work, I could feel the grind taking a toll on my body."
"He turned the crank and heard the steady grind of the old-fashioned meat grinder."
"Studying for exams can be a real grind."
"The skateboarder performed an impressive grind on the rail."
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Word Game Points

Is GRIND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grind is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRIND has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is GRIND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grind is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRIND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is GRIND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grind is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRIND has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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