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To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
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To shape with the force of friction.
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grind a lens; grind an axe
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To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
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To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.
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Steel grinds to a sharp edge.
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To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.
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To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.
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To oppress, hold down or weaken.
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To rotate the hips erotically.
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To dance in a sexually suggestive way with both partners in very close proximity, often pressed against each other.
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To repeat a task a large number of times in a row to achieve a specific goal.
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To operate by turning a crank.
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to grind an organ
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To produce mechanically and repetitively as if by turning a crank.
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To automatically format and indent code.
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To instill through repetitive teaching.
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Grinding lessons into students' heads does not motivate them to learn.
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To eat.
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Eh, brah, let's go grind.
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To work or study hard; to hustle or drudge.
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To annoy or irritate (a person); to grind one's gears.