grinding

== English == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle English gryndynge. By surface analysis, grind +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡɹaɪnd.ɪŋ/ Rhymes: -aɪndɪŋ === Verb === grinding present participle and gerund of grind === Noun === grinding (countable and uncountable, plural grindings) The action of grinding together or crushing into small particles; the sound of this action. (manufacturing, repair) The action of grinding a workpiece to change its size, shape, and surface finish. (dance) A form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together. (roleplaying games, gaming) Repeatedly performing the same quest or similar in-game activity in order to amass points or wealth. (business, informal) The act of doing the daily grind. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === grinding (not comparable) Of or pertaining to the act or gratingly sound of grinding. Relentlessly taxing; burdensome; exacting to the point of exhaustion. (obsolete) Crushing; oppressive; overwhelming. ==== Derived terms ==== grindingly === Anagrams === dringing