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grindstone

/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/

/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/

grindstonenoun

grindstones

/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/

/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/

Translations

точильный камень

He used a grindstone to sharpen his tools.

Он использовал точильный камень, чтобы заточить свои инструменты.

Additional translations

шлифовальный круг

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

grindstoneadjective

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

Definitions

Relating to or designed for use with a grindstone.

The carpenter replaced the grindstone wheel after years of use.

Synonyms

grindstoneproper noun

Definitions

A community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States.

She grew up in Grindstone before moving to the city.