grindstone
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6.9
- noun
- /ˈɡraɪndˌstoʊn/
:
piedra de afilar
Examples
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We see some gleam from the steel and sparks coming off the grindstone now!
Blog text (5) -
Yes, Finch, if you work hard, keep your nose to the grindstone, there's no telling how far you can go with this company.
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Large stone wheels like grindstones were used to close the entrances or passages, keeping the inhabitants safe from their enemies.
Academic text (2001) -
Using the grindstone, the blacksmith sharpened his tools for the day ahead.
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The carpenter polished the wood against the grindstone to give it a smooth finish.
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He needed to adjust the grindstone to ensure it revolved evenly while sharpening the knife.
Synonyms
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2.5
A machine that crushes materials, for example coffee beans
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7.6
A flat stone used to sharpen the edges of knives or tools
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6.7
A stone used to make blades or tools sharp
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3.9
A round wheel of rough material that you use to sharpen or shape metal
A hard block used to sharpen or polish metal and jewelry
A stone used with oil to sharpen the edge of knives and tools
A stone people rub on other objects to smooth or sharpen them
Idioms
- Informal
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7.7
To work hard for a long time on a difficult task without stopping
How Abrasive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word grindstone comes from two simple parts: grind meaning 'to rub or sharpen' and stone meaning a rock, so imagine turning a big round stone and rubbing a blade against it until it becomes sharp, which is exactly what a grindstone does.