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to regrind

to regrind

6.0
To grind something again to make it sharp or change its shape
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈɡraɪnd/
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  • The technician suggested that we should regrind the tools to restore their sharpness before the next job.

Examples

  • It is getting another grinder in several months that will be used to regrind the overs—if they are not contaminated with plastic—and market that as mulch.

    Academic text (1999)

  • After sharpening the knife, I plan to regrind the blade to ensure it cuts perfectly.

  • So we needed to regrind and control the end product.

    Academic text (1999)

  • So I'm going to regrind that wire brush the base metal and try to fix it.

  • To maintain the lawnmower's performance, it's essential to regrind the blades regularly.

Synonyms

to reground
vsto regrind
6.3

To grind something again to make it finer or sharper

is the same action but used in base or present tense rather than past
to resharpen
vsto regrind
3.0

To make a tool or blade sharp again after it becomes dull

focuses on grinding again to restore shape or sharpness specifically
to unblunt
vsto regrind
9.1

To make a tool or blade sharp again

focuses on grinding again as the specific method to restore sharpness or shape

Surface Forms

regrind infinitive
regrinded past
regrinded past participle
regrinding present participle
regrinds third person singular

Morphology

regrind = grind (transparent) = re + grind

This is standard prefixation where 're-' straightforwardly means 'again' with the verb 'grind'.

Etymology

The verb regrind is made of re- 'again' and grind 'to wear down or sharpen', so to regrind something is to 'grind it again' to restore its shape or sharpness.