Grinding

Definitions

1. The action of grinding together or crushing into small particles; the sound of this action.
   countable, uncountable
2. The action of grinding a workpiece to change its size, shape, and surface finish.
   countable, uncountable
3. A form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together.
   countable, uncountable
4. Repeatedly performing the same quest or similar in-game activity in order to amass points or wealth.
   countable, uncountable
5. The act of doing the daily grind.
   countable, informal, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Ominous creakings and grindings came from the innards of the machine.”

“Grinding sometimes involves tight tolerances on the order⟳ of a few microns.”

“No grinding is allowed on the dance⟳ floor at the junior prom: it isn't age-appropriate.”

“I really hate⟳ the grinding to get⟳ that 1% chance item.”

“A: Hey Bob, how's it goin? B: Meh, I'm tired of grinding, man.”

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