grindstone

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools

Etymology

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

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Broader (hypernyms)
sharpener, stone

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