regrind

grind

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [grahynd]
- /graɪnd/
- /ˌriːˈgraɪnd /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grahynd]
- /graɪnd/

Definitions of regrind word

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

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Origin of regrind

First appearance:

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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Parts of speech for Regrind

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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regrind popularity

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 about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

regrind usage trend in Literature

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