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(grind-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. the act of breaking something into smaller pieces.

Example Sentence

The Indians made flour by grinding corn.

More Example Sentences

Grinding can make food easier to eat.

Synonyms

crushing; milling; shredding

Antonyms

put back together

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Rhymes

  • binding
  • blinding
  • finding
  • grinding
  • minding
  • winding

  • nonbinding
  • reminding
  • unwinding
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