grindability

grind

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Definitions of grindability word

verb with object grindability to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet: to grind a lens. 1
verb with object grindability to reduce to fine particles, as by pounding or crushing; bray, triturate, or pulverize. 1
verb with object grindability to oppress, torment, or crush: to grind the poor. 1
verb with object grindability to rub harshly or gratingly; grate together; grit: to grind one's teeth. 1
verb with object grindability to operate by turning a crank: to grind a hand organ. 1
verb with object grindability to produce by crushing or abrasion: to grind flour. 1

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; Middle English grinden, Old English grindan; akin to Gothic grinda-, Latin frendere

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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