Grind

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡɹaɪnd/,
• Rhymes: -aɪnd

Origin

From Middle English grinden, from Old English grindan, (cognate with Dutch grind ("gravel, shingle"), from Proto-Germanic *grindanÄ…, from Proto-Indo-European *ghrendh- ("crushing").

Full definition of grind

Verb

1. To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
2. To shape with the force of friction.grind a lensgrind an axe
3. (metalworking) To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
4. To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.This corn grinds well.Steel grinds to a sharp edge.
5. To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
6. (sports) To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.
7. To oppress, hold down or weaken.
8. (slang) To rotate the hips erotically.
9. (slang) To dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, sometimes pressed against each other.
10. (video games) To repeat a task in order to gain levels or items.
11. To produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank.
12. To instill through repetitive teaching.Grinding lessons into students' heads does not motivate them to learn.
13. (slang, Hawaii) To eat.Eh, brah, let's go grind.
14. (slang) To work or study hard; to hustle or drudge.

Usage notes

In the sports and video game senses, the past participle and past tense form grinded is often used instead of the irregular form ground.

Historically, there also existed a past participle form grounden, but it is now archaic or obsolete.

Derived terms

• bump and grind
• have an axe to grind

Noun

1. The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.
2. A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.This bag contains espresso grind.
3. A tedious task.This homework is a grind.
4. A grinding trick on a skateboard or snowboard.
5. (archaic, slang) One who studies hard; a swot.
6. grindcore (subgenre of heavy metal)