- grindstone grind·stone n
- ['ɡraɪndˌstəʊn]
to keep one's nose to the grindstone — darci sotto or dentro
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grindstone grind·stone n
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grind|stone — «GRYND STOHN», noun. 1. a flat, round stone set in a frame and turned by hand, foot, or motor. It is used to sharpen tools, such as axes and knives, or to smooth and polish things. 2. Obsolete. a millstone. ● ↑have one s nose to the grindstone, ● … Useful english dictionary
grind·stone — /ˈgraınˌstoʊn/ noun, pl stones [count] : a stone disc that can be turned like a wheel and that is used for sharpening tools, smoothing rough edges, etc. nose to the grindstone ◇ If your nose is to the grindstone, you are doing hard, continuous… … Useful english dictionary
Grindstone — Grind stone , n. A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects. [1913 Webster] {To hold one s nose to the grindstone}, {To bring one s nose to the grindstone}, to oppress one; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
grindstone — [grīnd′stōn΄] n. 1. Now Rare a millstone 2. a revolving stone disk for sharpening bladed tools or shaping and polishing things keep one s nose to the grindstone or have one s nose to the grindstone or put one s nose to the grindstone to work hard … English World dictionary
grindstone — grind|stone [ˈgraındstəun US stoun] n a large round stone that turns like a wheel, and is used for making tools and knives sharp when they are rubbed against it →keep your nose to the grindstone at ↑nose1 (11) … Dictionary of contemporary English
grindstone — grind|stone [ graınd,stoun ] noun count a piece of equipment with a large round stone that turns like a wheel and is used for making tools sharp with your nose to the grindstone OFTEN HUMOROUS working very hard … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
grindstone — grind•stone [[t]ˈgraɪndˌstoʊn[/t]] n. 1) a rotating solid stone wheel used for sharpening, shaping, etc 2) a millstone • keep or put one s nose to the grindstone Etymology: 1175–1225 … From formal English to slang
grindstone — grind·stone … English syllables
To bring one's nose to the grindstone — Grindstone Grind stone , n. A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects. [1913 Webster] {To hold one s nose to the grindstone}, {To bring one s nose to the grindstone}, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To hold one's nose to the grindstone — Grindstone Grind stone , n. A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects. [1913 Webster] {To hold one s nose to the grindstone}, {To bring one s nose to the grindstone}, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To keep one's nose to the grindstone — Grindstone Grind stone , n. A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects. [1913 Webster] {To hold one s nose to the grindstone}, {To bring one s nose to the grindstone}, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
