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| 1. | [ noun ] matter resulting from the process of grinding | |
| Examples: | "vegetable grindings clogged the drain" |
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| Related terms: | substance grind | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears) | |
| Related terms: | noise grate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (physics) the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | |
| Synonyms: | attrition detrition abrasion | |
| Related terms: | friction abrade | |
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grounding Grondin groundling grind grunting Grandi ground_pink ground_pine Grand Grund Grandison Grenadian grenadine Grindelia groundhog groundnut ground ground_ivy groundfish Grunden grandad Grounds granite granted Grenada Granado grinder Grindle grenade Granada grind_down grind_organ groundsman granitic granddad grounder Granados |
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