Grind

/ɡraɪnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A hard, tedious task or routine.

The daily grind of commuting can be exhausting.

The sound or action of grinding.

The grind of the gears echoed through the room.

verb

To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.

She used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices.

To rub or press something harshly, typically to make it sharp or smooth.

He had to grind the blade to keep it sharp.

To perform monotonous and laborious work.

He spent the entire day grinding away at his assignments.

Old English 'grindan', meaning to grind or crush.

grind away

To work continuously and persistently.

the daily grind

The routine of daily work or tasks.

grinder

A device used for grinding.

grinding

The action of crushing or reducing something to small pieces.

To work hard.

I'm on the grind for that promotion.

To dance closely with someone, especially at a club.

They were grinding on the dance floor all night.