Grinding (Noun)
Meaning 1
Material resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable grindings clogged the drain".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 2
The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 3
A harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The screeching transmission made a grinding noise that echoed through the quiet neighborhood.
- As the damaged gear box rotated, a grinding sound pierced the air, causing everyone to wince.
- The machine's grinding racket filled the room, making it impossible for anyone to focus on their work.
- When the axle broke, the grinding crunch of metal on metal was a sickening sound to hear.
- The old elevator creaked and groaned, its grinding pulleys and cables protesting every inch of upward movement.