Meaning of GRINDSTONE
| Pronunciation: | | 'grInd`stown
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools |
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| | See Also: | | sharpener, stone | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Grind"stone`\, n.
A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or
sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects.
{To} {hold, pat, or bring} {one's nose to the grindstone}, to
oppress one; to keep one in a condition of servitude.
They might be ashamed, for lack of courage, to
suffer the Laced[ae]monians to hold their noses to
the grindstone. --Sir T.
North.
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Dreaming that you are turning a grindstone, symbolizes vitality and well-directed energy which will lead to prosperity.
Dreaming that you are sharpening tools on a grindstone means that your friends will always be there to lend a helping hand. |
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