Grind (Verb)
Meaning 1
Press or grind with a crushing noise.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Shape or form by grinding; "grind lenses for glasses and cameras".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 4
Work hard; "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced.
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 6
Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 7
Created by grinding; "grind designs into the glass bowl".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.