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grindstone

noun

/ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

Meaning

a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools

The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.

keep your nose to the grindstone

sharpener, whetstone, millstone, polisher

blunt tool, dull edge

sharpen on grindstone, turn the grindstone, grindstone work

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The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide fro...

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.