Definitions

1. noun

a process of wearing away or breaking down, especially something hard, by friction or attrition

“The coffee beans had to be ground before they could be brewed.”

2. noun

a difficult or dull routine or task

“His daily commute was a grind, and he wished for a more exciting life.”

3. verb

to wear away or break down, especially something hard, by friction or attrition

“The rock was ground down into sand by the river.”

4. verb

to reduce something to a powder or small particles

“She ground the coffee beans in a mortar and pestle.”

5. verb

to work or move slowly and laboriously

“He ground out the last of his energy to finish the project.”

6. verb

to make a low, grinding noise

“The old car made a grinding noise when it started moving.”

7. verb

to cause someone to feel tired or bored

“The repetition of the task began to grind on her.”