GRINDING

To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

To shape with the force of friction.

Example: "Grind a lens; grind an axe"

To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.

To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.

Example: "Steel grinds to a sharp edge."

To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.

To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.

To oppress, hold down or weaken.

To rotate the hips erotically.

To dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other.

To repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal.

To operate by turning a crank.

Example: "To grind an organ"

To produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank.

To automatically format and indent code.

To instill through repetitive teaching.

Example: "Grinding lessons into students' heads does not motivate them to learn."

To eat.

Example: "Eh, brah, let's go grind."

To work or study hard; to hustle or drudge.

To annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears.