Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: grinding

'grinding'

[grinding.n.01] as in: material resulting from the process of grinding

Examples:
vegetable grindings clogged the drain

'grinding'

[grinding.n.02] as in: a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)

'grinding'

[grinding.n.03] as in: the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

'grinding'

[crunch.v.02] as in: press or grind with a crushing noise

'grinding'

[grate.v.04] as in: make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

Examples:
grate one's teeth in anger

'grinding'

[labor.v.02] as in: work hard

Examples:
She was digging away at her math homework
Lexicographers drudge all day long

'grinding'

[grind.v.04] as in: dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced

'grinding'

[grind.v.05] as in: reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

Examples:
grind the spices in a mortar
mash the garlic

'grinding'

[grind.v.06] as in: created by grinding

Examples:
grind designs into the glass bowl

'grinding'

[grind.v.07] as in: shape or form by grinding

Examples:
grind lenses for glasses and cameras