Grind

What “Grind” means

Verb

1. To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
2. To shape with the force of friction.
3. To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
4. To become ground, pulverized, or polished by friction.
5. To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.

Noun

1. The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.
2. Something that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground.
3. A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.
4. A tedious and laborious task.
5. A grinding trick on a skateboard or snowboard.

Noun

1. A traditional communal pilot whale hunt in the Faroe Islands.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English grynden, from Old English grindan (“to grind”), from Proto-West Germanic *grindan, from Proto-Germanic *grindaną (“to crush, grind”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian gríende, griene (“to grind, mill”), West Frisian grintsje (“to crush, punish”), Dutch grinden (“to grind”, rare) and grind (“gravel, shingle”), Albanian grind (“to brawl, fight”).

From Faroese grind (“pilot-whale meat”).

Business name ideas with “Grind”

Industries where “Grind” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Coffee Roaster
• Coffee and Tea Manufacturing