grindstone in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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grindstone in the PONS Dictionary

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grindstone

grindstone Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to keep one's nose to the grindstone inf
to put one's nose to the grindstone inf
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During archaeological construction of the drainage channels artefacts were discovered including wooden digging sticks, a grindstone, and other small items.
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Then, to prevent him from leaving, she drills a hole through his leg and bolts a heavy grindstone through the wound.
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They also started using roller mills, as opposed to grindstones.
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He lived simply, spent next to nothing on entertainment, joined no societies, and kept his nose steadily to the grindstone.
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The turbine turns a grindstone which breaks down corn and wheat into cornmeal and flour.
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On the southern edge of the cemetery is a cave that contains the large grindstone of a flour mill.
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The farm equipment included grindstones, a loom, a spinning wheel, a cotton picking machine, and riding chaise.
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In the 19th century a shipbuilding industry developed, and the town was also known for the production of clocks, bells, and grindstones.
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The mill in its most active years (1864-1890) ran 24 hours a day, using a turbine/waterwheel combination to turn the grindstones.
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The name of the community is associated to the grindstone quarry located on the island.
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