grindings

Noun

grinding (countable and uncountable, plural grindings)

1. The action of grinding together or crushing into small particles; the sound of this action.
   • Ominous creakings and grindings came from the innards of the machine.
2. (repair) The action of grinding a workpiece to change its size, shape, and surface finish.
   • Grinding sometimes involves tight tolerances on the order of a few microns.
3. A form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together.
   • No grinding is allowed on the dance floor at the junior prom: it isn't age-appropriate.
4. (roleplaying games) Repeatedly performing the same quest or similar in-game activity in order to amass points or wealth.
   • I really hate the grinding to get that 1% chance item.
5. (informal) The act of doing the daily grind.
   • A: Hey Bob, how's it goin? B: Meh, I'm tired of grinding, man.

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