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grindstone [ˈgraındstəʊn] N

1. grindstone:

grindstone

2. grindstone:

grindstone

砂轮 shālún

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And that's what they call living, that life at the grindstone, doing the same thing over and over again... en.wikipedia.org

Then, to prevent him from leaving, she drills a hole through his leg and bolts a heavy grindstone through the wound. en.wikipedia.org

Each bit was forged with a hammer, quenched, and then ground with a grindstone. en.wikipedia.org

The grindstone was used to twist the wires together and prevent the barbs from slipping. en.wikipedia.org

In the 19th century a shipbuilding industry developed, and the town was also known for the production of clocks, bells, and grindstones. en.wikipedia.org

He continues on his way, but is tired carrying the grindstone and is short of money for food. en.wikipedia.org

He served as a regular apprenticeship from a grindstone boy to a foreman. en.wikipedia.org

The land upon which the settlement is built contains predominantly sandstone, grindstone and clay. en.wikipedia.org

Most modern mills use chips rather than logs and ridged metal discs called refiner plates instead of grindstones. en.wikipedia.org

On the southern edge of the cemetery is a cave that contains the large grindstone of a flour mill. en.wikipedia.org

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