Definition of Grinding wheel

1. Noun. A wheel composed of abrasive material; used for grinding.

Exact synonyms: Emery Wheel
Group relationships: Grinder
Generic synonyms: Wheel

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grinding Wheel

grindelia
grindelias
grinder
grinderies
grinders
grindery
grindest
grindeth
grindhouse
grindhouses
grinding-in
grinding frame
grinding frames
grinding surface
grinding wheel (current term)
grindingly
grindings
grindle
grindle-stone
grindle-stones
grindles
grindlet
grindlets
grinds
grindstone
grindstones
gringas
gringo
gringos

Literary usage of Grinding wheel

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1906)
"These slides are adjustable, by means of screws, to the grinding wheel, ... The grinding wheel is also driven from the bottom shaft of the frame by two ..."

2. American Machinists' Handbook and Dictionary of Shop Terms: A Reference Book by Fred Herbert Colvin, Frank Arthur Stanley (1914)
"Grit and Bond A GRINDING wheel is made up of the "grit" or cutting material, and the bond. The cutting efficiency of a wheel depends largely on the grit; ..."

3. Modern Mechanism: Exhibiting the Latest Progress in Machines, Motors, and by D. Appleton and Company (1892)
"The grinding- wheel is carried on a shaft at the top of the water-box C. The lever D, raised and lowered by the right hand of the workman, passes the face ..."

4. Modern Mechanism: Exhibiting the Latest Progress in Machines, Motors, and by D. Appleton and Company (1892)
"The grinding- wheel is carried on a shaft at the top of the water-box C. The lever 1), raised and lowered by the right hand of the workman, passes the face ..."

5. Advanced Grinding Practice: A Treatise on Precision Grinding Methods and the by Douglas Thomas Hamilton, Franklin Day Jones (1915)
"... CHAPTER VIII grinding wheel TRUING DEVICES A GRINDING wheel should run true and have an even bearing on ..."

6. Modern Toolmaking Methods: A Treatise Om Precision Dividing and Locating by Franklin Day Jones (1915)
"Rotation of grinding wheel Relative to Cutter may be as shown by Arrow B, although Opposite Direction is usually considered Safer a slight burr is left on ..."

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