grindstone
Translation
grindstone, whetstone
Examples
He sharpened the axe on the grindstone.
He sharpened the axe on the grindstone.
Keep your nose to the grindstone.
Keep your nose to the grindstone.
Grammar Patterns
on the grindstone used for sharpening tools He sharpened the axe on the grindstone.
keep one's nose to the grindstone (idiom) to work hard and continuously You need to keep your nose to the grindstone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: whetstone, sharpener
Etymology
A compound word from 'grind' and 'stone'. Literally, a stone used for grinding.
Memory Tips
Remember it literally as a 'stone' for 'grinding' or sharpening tools.