grindstone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing, or grinding.
  2. Synonym of starry flounder.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/ /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/ /ˈɡɹɪnˌstoʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-grindstone.wav

Word forms

grindstone grindstones grinding stone

Etymology

From Middle English grind-ston, grindistan, (also as grindel-ston), equivalent to grind + stone. Cognate with Scots grindstane.

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