grindstone

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/
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/ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/ · /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/ · /ˈɡɹɪnˌstoʊn/

Definition of grindstone

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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

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

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Etymology

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

Anagrams of grindstone

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9-letter words

4 words

8-letter words

15 words

7-letter words

75 words

6-letter words

105 words

Hooks

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