grinding
Translation
grinding, crushing, gnashing, drudgery
Examples
The grinding of the gears was very loud.
The grinding of the gears was very loud.
The daily grinding of his job made him tired.
The daily grinding of his job made him tired.
Grammar Patterns
the grinding of ((sth.)) the sound or action of something being ground The grinding of the gears was loud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crushing, milling; (for work) toil, drudgery, slog
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to grind', referring to the action of grinding or a harsh, grating sound.
Memory Tips
Think of the continuous, repetitive action of 'grinding', like the sound of gears or the repetitive nature of a boring job.