grind

1. v. t. To reduce to powder by friction, as in a mill, or with the teeth; to crush into small fragments; to produce as by the action of millstones. Source: opted

2. v. t. To wear down, polish, or sharpen, by friction; to make smooth, sharp, or pointed; to whet, as a knife or drill; to rub against one another, as teeth, etc. Source: opted

3. v. t. To oppress by severe exactions; to harass. Source: opted

4. v. t. To study hard for examination. Source: opted

5. v. i. To perform the operation of grinding something; to turn the millstones. Source: opted

6. v. i. To become ground or pulverized by friction; as, this corn grinds well. Source: opted

7. v. i. To become polished or sharpened by friction; as, glass grinds smooth; steel grinds to a sharp edge. Source: opted

8. v. i. To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate. Source: opted

9. v. i. To perform hard aud distasteful service; to drudge; to study hard, as for an examination. Source: opted

10. n. The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction. Source: opted

11. n. Any severe continuous work or occupation; esp., hard and uninteresting study. Source: opted

12. n. A hard student; a dig. Source: opted

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