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grindstone

/ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.38 in modern English

Syllables
grind-stone
IPA
/ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing, or grinding.

noun

Synonym of starry flounder.

Etymology

From Middle English grind-ston, grindistan, (also as grindel-ston), equivalent to grind + stone. Cognate with Scots grindstane.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/
  • British English: /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/

Inflected Forms

grindstones (plural) grinding stone (alternative)

Phrases

nose to the grindstone daily grind

Frequently Paired Words

daily grind

Synonyms

millstone starry flounder

Questions

How do you pronounce grindstone?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/.
What does grindstone mean?
An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing, or grinding.
Where does grindstone come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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