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Verb

grind (third-person singular simple present grinds, present participle grinding, simple past and past participle ground or grinded)

1. (transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
2. (transitive) To shape with the force of friction.
   • grind a lens; grind an axe
3. To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
4. (intransitive) To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.
   • This corn grinds well.
5. To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
6. (intransitive) To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.

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