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Definition of Grindstones
1. grindstone [n] - See also: grindstone
Lexicographical Neighbors of Grindstones
Literary usage of Grindstones
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 (1903)
"In the case of grindstones, the cutting material is oxide of silica ...
grindstones are simply natural sandstones of such texture that they are suitable for ..."
2. Spons' Dictionary of Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Military, and Naval by Edward Spon, Oliver Byrne (1874)
"When the grindstones diminish in diameter, the bearings d in which they revolv
the peripheries iu contact, by tka attendant i diameter the bearings d in ..."
3. The Mechanical Engineer's Pocket-book: A Reference Book of Rules, Tables by William Kent (1902)
"Apart from the speed of grindstones as a cause of bursting, probably the majority
of accidents have really been caused by wedging them on the shaft and over ..."
4. Reports of the Late John Smeaton, F.R.S., Made on Various Occasions, in the by John Smeaton (1837)
"MILL FOR grindstones. Remarks concerning the Mill for turning grindstones, ...
As it was desired to adapt grindstones to the new boring mill, and thinking ..."
5. Shop Mathematics by Earle Bertram Norris, Kenneth Gardner Smith, Ralph Thurman Craigo (1912)
"grindstones and Emery Wheels.—Makers of emery wheels and grindstones usually give
... The proper speed at which to run grindstones depends on the kind of ..."
6. Natural Resources of the United States by Jacob Harris Patton (1899)
"grindstones.—The belt of territory, in Ohio, that furnishes stones of a texture
essential ... The grindstones made here are very large, reaching as high as ..."
7. Shop Mathematics by Earle Bertram Norris, Kenneth Gardner Smith, Ralph Thurman Craigo (1912)
"grindstones and Emery Wheels. — Makers of emery wheels and grindstones usually give
... The proper speed at which to run grindstones depends on the kind of ..."
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