/ɡrʌul/ GROOL

Definitions

1. noun

a thin, watery soup or porridge, especially one made from oats or other grains

“She ate a bowl of gruel for breakfast.”

2. verb

to break or grind (something) into small pieces

“The wind gruelled the rocks on the beach.”

3. verb

to make (something) into a pulp or fine powder

“The gruelled coffee beans were used to make espresso.”