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(noun) a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears) |
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Related Words: noise |
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(noun) matter resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable grindings clogged the drain" |
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Related Words: matter, substance |
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(noun) the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice |
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Synonyms: abrasion, attrition, detrition |
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Related Words: friction, rubbing |
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