Associations to the word «Grindstone»

Wiktionary

GRINDSTONE, noun. An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing or grinding.

Dictionary definition

GRINDSTONE, noun. A revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools.

Wise words

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