grindstone

UK
/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/
US
/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/

Übersetzungen

grindstonesubstantiv
grindstones
Pl.
UK
/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/
US
/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/
точильный камень
He used a grindstone to sharpen his tools.
Он использовал точильный камень, чтобы заточить свои инструменты.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
шлифовальный круг
Synonyme
sharpening stone
abrasive stone
grindstoneadjektiv
Attributive use, e.g. "a grindstone wheel".

Definitionen

grindstonesubstantiv
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.
grindstoneadjektiv
Relating to or designed for use with a grindstone.
The carpenter replaced the grindstone wheel after years of use.