grindstone

English

Etymology

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

Noun

grindstone (plural grindstones)

  1. An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing or grinding.

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