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GRINDING

\ɡɹˈa͡ɪndɪŋ], \ɡɹˈa‍ɪndɪŋ], \ɡ_ɹ_ˈaɪ_n_d_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of GRINDING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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matter resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable grindings clogged the drain"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

matter resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable grindings clogged the drain"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Harassing; oppressing.
Act or process by which anything is ground; the act of preparing one's self for examination.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

The process of reducing a substance to powder by attrition.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

n. The act of pulverizing polishing, or sharpening;â€”oppression.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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