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grinding

UK
/ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
grinding down
grinding on
grinding out
grinding up
grindingnoun
grindings
pl
Translations
The grinding of the metal surface made it smooth and shiny.
Шлифовка металлической поверхности сделала её гладкой и блестящей.
The grinding of the coffee beans is an important step in making espresso.
Измельчение кофейных зерен — важный шаг в приготовлении эспрессо.
The grinding of the wheat was done using traditional methods.
Молотьба пшеницы проводилась с использованием традиционных методов.
Additional translations
скрежет
стирание
размалывание
Definitions
The act or process of reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing it.
The grinding of the coffee beans filled the kitchen with a rich aroma.
A repetitive, laborious, and often tedious task or activity.
The daily grinding of data entry can be exhausting for some employees.
A harsh, grating sound made by or as if by the friction of hard substances.
The grinding of the gears was a clear sign that the car needed maintenance.
Synonyms
milling
crushing
grating
pulverizing
shredding
grindingadjective
more grinding
Comp.
most grinding
Super.
UK
/ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
Translations
He was in grinding pain after the accident.
После аварии он испытывал мучительную боль.
The grinding noise from the engine was concerning.
Скрежещущий шум из двигателя вызывал беспокойство.
The grinding machine was very efficient.
Измельчающий станок был очень эффективным.
Definitions
Relentless or harsh, often causing weariness or fatigue.
The grinding schedule of the tournament left the players exhausted.
Involving a repetitive, monotonous, or laborious task.
He was stuck in a grinding routine at work that offered little excitement.
Producing a harsh, grating sound.
The grinding noise of the old machinery was unbearable.
Synonyms
rasping
jarring
grating
harsh
strident
grindverb

grinding

Gerund

ground
Past Simple
ground
Past Participle
grinding
Gerund
UK
/ɡraɪnd/
US
/ɡraɪnd/
Translations
I need to grind the coffee beans before brewing.
Мне нужно смолоть кофейные зерна перед завариванием.
The gears began to grind loudly.
Шестерни начали громко скрежетать.
He needs to grind the knife to make it sharp.
Ему нужно наточить нож, чтобы он стал острым.
Definitions
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.
She used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices into a fine powder.
To work or study hard and persistently.
She had to grind for hours to prepare for her final exams.
To rub or cause to rub together harshly; to grate.
The gears began to grind as the machine malfunctioned.
To dance in a sexually suggestive manner.
The couple started to grind on the dance floor as the music played.
To hone, sharpen, or smooth a surface or edge by friction.
The blacksmith ground the blade to a razor-sharp edge.
Synonyms
mash
break down
reduce
crush
pulverize
grate
shred
mill
grindnoun
Definitions
A laborious or routine task, especially one that is tedious or monotonous.
The daily grind of commuting to work can be exhausting.
The act of grinding, such as the process of reducing something to small particles or powder.
The grind of the coffee beans filled the kitchen with a rich aroma.
A specific grade or size of ground material, such as coffee or meat.
He prefers a coarse grind for his French press coffee.
A dance move involving close body contact, often performed in a suggestive manner.
The couple's grind on the dance floor drew a lot of attention.
A harsh, scraping, or grating sound produced by friction.
The grind of metal on metal made everyone cringe.
A person, especially a student, who works or studies excessively hard.
He's such a grind—he spends every weekend in the library.
grindadjective
Definitions
Relating to the particle size or texture produced by grinding.
Choose a coarse grind coffee for a French press.
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