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grind

/ˈɡɹaɪnd/
noun
  1. The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.

  2. Something that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground.

  3. A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.

    "This bag contains espresso grind."

Synonymschore
verb
  1. To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

  2. To shape with the force of friction.

    "grind a lens; grind an axe"

  3. To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.

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