grind

Definitions

• (transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
• (transitive) To shape with the force of friction.
• (metalworking) To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
• (intransitive) To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.
• To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
• (sports) To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.
• (transitive) To oppress, hold down or weaken.
• (slang) To rotate the hips erotically.
• (slang) To dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other.
• (video games) To repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal.
• (transitive) To operate by turning a crank.
• To produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank.
• (computing) To automatically format and indent code.
• To instill through repetitive teaching.
• (slang) To eat.
• (intransitive) To work or study hard; to hustle or drudge.
• (transitive) To annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears.