grind something into something
- grind something into something
grind something into something
1. to pulverize something into powder, grit, particles, etc. •
The machine ground the rocks into gravel.
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The mill ground the grain into flour.
2. and
grind something in† to crush or rub something into something. •
People's feet ground the cigarette ashes into the carpet.
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Their feet ground in the ashes.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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grind — grind1 [graınd] v past tense and past participle ground [graund] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(into small pieces)¦ 2¦(smooth/sharp)¦ 3¦(press)¦ 4 grind your teeth 5 grind to a halt Phrasal verbs grind somebody<=>down grind on grind something<=>out… … Dictionary of contemporary English
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grind — [[t]gra͟ɪnd[/t]] grinds, grinding, ground 1) VERB If you grind a substance such as corn, you crush it between two hard surfaces or with a machine until it becomes a fine powder. [V n] Store the peppercorns in an airtight container and grind the… … English dictionary
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grind — [grīnd] vt. ground, grinding [ME grinden < OE grindan < IE * ghrendh < base * ghren , to rub away, pulverize > GROUND1] 1. a) to crush into bits or fine particles between two hard surfaces; pulverize b) to chop into small pieces or… … English World dictionary
Grind — Grind, v. i. 1. To perform the operation of grinding something; to turn the millstones. [1913 Webster] Send thee Into the common prison, there to grind. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To become ground or pulverized by friction; as, this corn grinds… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
grind — grind1 [ graınd ] (past tense and past participle ground [ graund ] ) verb ** 1. ) grind or grind up transitive to break something into very small pieces or powder, by using a machine or by crushing it between two hard surfaces: The mill was used … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
grind — I UK [ɡraɪnd] / US verb Word forms grind : present tense I/you/we/they grind he/she/it grinds present participle grinding past tense ground UK [ɡraʊnd] / US past participle ground ** 1) grind or grind up [transitive] to break something into very… … English dictionary
grind — [graɪnd] (past tense and past participle ground [graʊnd] ) verb [T] I 1) to break something into very small pieces or powder, either by using a machine or by crushing it between two hard surfaces The mill was used for grinding corn.[/ex] 2) to… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
Grind (gaming) — Grinding is a term used in computer gaming to describe the process of engaging in repetitive and/or non entertaining gameplay in order to gain access to other features within the game.cite web | url =… … Wikipedia