grind
/ˈɡɹaɪnd/ noun C2- The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.
- Something that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground.
- A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans. · This bag contains espresso grind.
- A tedious and laborious task. · This homework is a grind.
- A grinding trick on a skateboard or snowboard.
- Hustle; hard work. · I've been on the grind all week, trying to make ends meet.
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But when he was compelled to grind instead of serving in the wars, he bewailed his change of fortune and called to mind his former state, saying, “Ah!
Josie said I looked as if I hadn’t slept a wink and she didn’t believe I was strong enough to stand the grind of the teacher’s course even if I did get through.
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