grindstone

UK
/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/
US
/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/
grindstoneсуществительное
grindstones
множ.
UK
/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/
US
/ˈɡraɪnˌstoʊn/
Переводы
точильный камень
He used a grindstone to sharpen his tools.
Он использовал точильный камень, чтобы заточить свои инструменты.
Дополнительные переводы
шлифовальный круг
Определения
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.
Синонимы
sharpening stone
abrasive stone
grindstoneприлагательное
Attributive use, e.g. "a grindstone wheel".
Определения
Relating to or designed for use with a grindstone.
The carpenter replaced the grindstone wheel after years of use.
grindstoneимя собственное
Определения
A community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States.
She grew up in Grindstone before moving to the city.