English dictionary

grinding

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

material resulting from the process of grinding

noun.object

Examples
Vegetable grindings clogged the drain.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)

noun.event

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the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms abrasion attrition detrition

Source: WordNet 3.0