word
Grinding
GRY-ndihng
/ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
grinding
Dictionary meaning
A harsh and strident sound.
Examples
- The grinding of the machine's gears irritated the workers.
- Vegetable grindings clogged the drain.
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