Definition of Grinding

1. Noun. Material resulting from the process of grinding. "Vegetable grindings clogged the drain"

Generic synonyms: Atom, Corpuscle, Molecule, Mote, Particle, Speck
Derivative terms: Grind

2. Noun. A harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears).
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Grind

3. Noun. The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice.
Exact synonyms: Abrasion, Attrition, Detrition
Generic synonyms: Friction, Rubbing
Derivative terms: Abrade, Attritional, Grind

Definition of Grinding

1. a. & n. from Grind.

Definition of Grinding

1. grind [v] - See also: grind

Medical Definition of Grinding

1. 1. The wearing away of a substance or structure (such as the skin or the teeth) through some unusual or abnormal mechanical process. 2. A superficial injury to the skin or other body tissue caused by rubbing or scraping resulting in an area of body surface denuded of skin or mucous membrane. (11 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grinding

grinch
grinches
grind
grinded
grindelia
Grindelia
grindelias
Grindelia robusta
Grindelia squarrosa
grinder
grinder
grinderies
grinders
grindery
grinding (current term)
grinding (current term)
grinding-in
grindingly
grindings
grinding surface
grinding wheel
grindle
grindle
grinds
grindstone
grindstones
grind away
grind down
grind organ
grind out

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