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grindstone

UK
/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/
US
/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/
grindstonenoun
grindstones
pl
UK
/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/
US
/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/
Translations
meuleOutil de pierre ou de métal servant à aiguiser ou à broyer.
The blacksmith used a grindstone to sharpen his tools before starting his work.
Le forgeron a utilisé une meule pour affûter ses outils avant de commencer son travail.
labeurSens figuré : travail pénible et soutenu.
He put his nose to the grindstone and finished the report by Friday.
Il s’est mis au labeur et a terminé le rapport vendredi.
Additional translations
pierre à aiguiserSens plus explicite, surtout pour l’outil traditionnel.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
sharpening stone
abrasive stone
whetstone
grindstoneadjective
Attributive use, e.g. "a grindstone wheel".
Translations
de meuleRelatif à une meule ou destiné à être utilisé avec une meule.
The carpenter replaced the grindstone wheel after years of use.
Le menuisier a remplacé la roue de meule après des années d’utilisation.
Definitions
Relating to or designed for use with a grindstone.
The carpenter replaced the grindstone wheel after years of use.
Synonyms
driven
laborious
studious
persistent
tireless
sedulous
assiduous
diligent
hardworking
industrious
grindstoneproper noun
Definitions
A community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States.
She grew up in Grindstone before moving to the city.
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