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grindstone

/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/

/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/

grindstonesubstantiv

grindstones

Pl.

/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/

/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/

Übersetzungen

точильный камень

He used a grindstone to sharpen his tools.

Он использовал точильный камень, чтобы заточить свои инструменты.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

шлифовальный круг

Definitionen

A thick, flat, circular stone that is used for sharpening tools or grinding substances.

The blacksmith used a grindstone to sharpen his tools before starting his work.

Hard, continuous or routine work, most commonly referred to in the idiom "keep one's nose to the grindstone."

He put his nose to the grindstone and finished the report by Friday.

Synonyme

sharpening stone

abrasive stone

grindstoneadjektiv

Attributive use, e.g. "a grindstone wheel".

Definitionen

Relating to or designed for use with a grindstone.

The carpenter replaced the grindstone wheel after years of use.

Synonyme

grindstoneeigenname

Definitionen

A community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States.

She grew up in Grindstone before moving to the city.