grindstone

Meanings

• noun

  A large, flat, circular stone used for sharpening tools and edges.

  - "After a long day of farming, John took his tools to the grindstone to sharpen them."
  - "The blacksmith used a large grindstone to shape and sharpen his tools."

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Synonyms

millstone

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grindstone
dime , time , prime , crime , clime

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Variants

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grindstone , grindstones , keep her nose to the grindstone , keep his nose to the grindstone , keep one's nose to the grindstone , keep their nose to the grindstone , her nose is to the grindstone , his nose is to the grindstone , one's nose is to the grindstone , their nose is to the grindstone

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Etymology

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Old English gryndan 'grind' + stan 'stone'

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Trivia

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1. Grindstones were often made from natural stones found near rivers or streams.

2. In some cultures, grindstones were considered sacred objects and were used in religious ceremonies.

3. Grindstones were an essential tool for early settlers and pioneers, who used them to sharpen their axes, knives, and other tools.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quern: A type of grindstone that is shaped like a mortar and pestle, with a stationary grinding surface and a rotating one.

2. Whetstone: A type of grindstone used specifically for sharpening knives and other edged tools.

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Culture

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Grindstones have been used since ancient times for sharpening tools and weapons. They were commonly made of hard, durable materials such as sandstone or quartzite. In some cultures, grindstones were also used for food preparation, particularly for making cornmeal.

How to Memorize "grindstone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, rough-surfaced stone that people use to sharpen tools and edges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grindstone' with the idea of sharpening and making things sharp.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'grindstone' is a tool used to 'grind' or sharpen other objects.

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