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grinding

noun

a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)

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Word length
8
Starts with
G
Ends with
G
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ

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noun

  1. a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)

noun

  1. material resulting from the process of grinding

    “vegetable grindings clogged the drain”

noun

  1. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

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vegetable grindings clogged the drain

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