grindstone

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/    美 /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing, or grinding.
  2. Synonym of starry flounder.

词形变化

grindstones plural grinding stone alternative

词汇关系

衍生词
nose to the grindstone
相关词
daily grind

词源

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