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overgrinding

overgrinding is the present participle and gerund of overgrind.

Meaning of overgrind

Verb

overgrind (third-person singular simple present overgrinds, present participle overgrinding, simple past and past participle overground)

  1. (transitive) To grind excessively.
    • Using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle, pulse or grind to the desired consistency, being careful not to overgrind the mixture into a paste or seed butter.2016, Holly Bellebuono, The Healing Kitchen, page 17

Questions about overgrinding

What is overgrinding the present participle and gerund of?
Overgrinding is the present participle and gerund of overgrind.

Words near overgrinding in the dictionary

  1. overgrieved
  2. overgrieves
  3. overgrieving
  4. overgrievous
  5. overgrind
  6. overgrinding
  7. overgrinds
  8. overgrip
  9. overgrips
  10. overgroom
  11. overgroomed

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