grinding
/ˈɡraɪn dɪŋ/
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Definition(s):
- (n) material resulting from the process of grinding
- (n) a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)
- (n) the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
Usage(s):
- Though Yoon began grinding dry-aged New York strip and mixing it with a bit of chuck in 2000, grinding meat isn't done at most restaurants.
- My making it is a combination of grinding, grinding, grinding and being lucky enough to finally get a shot.
- In the city center, the sheer volume of cars often made worse by stop-start delivery trucks and parents on the school run brings traffic to a grinding halt.
Quotes
- "The gears of the American financial system began grinding to a halt," Bush said.on Sep 24, 2008 By: President Bush Source: The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau (blog)
- "The stimulus train is grinding to a halt here in the US Senate," McConnell said.on Jan 30, 2008 By: Mitch McConnell Source: USA Today
- "It's just ...... rewarding," Romo said. "It makes me proud of the guys in there -- fighting, grinding, staying committed to the approach. I'm happy for the guys, happy for Wade, happy for Jerry."on Jan 9, 2010 By: Tony Romo Source: ESPN