Phrase Hound found 18 phrases and 44 compound words that contain grind. The most common are listed below. Open grind in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 18
- bump and grindA sexually suggestive dance involving exaggerated hip movements, especially a striptease dance.
- daily grindThe difficult, routine, or monotonous tasks of daily work.
- ax to grindA proposition or point of view to advocate, especially motivated by self-interest.
- grind to a haltTo come to a standstill, or cease to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.
- grind downTo make something hard smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits; to wear down by grinding action.
- grind lineThe bevel on a knife blade.
- nose grindAlternative form of nosegrind: A trick where the skater grinds with only the front truck of the board.
- bump-n'-grindAlternative spelling of bump and grind: A sexually suggestive dance involving exaggerated hip movements, especially a striptease dance.
- grind upTo reduce (something) to powder by grinding.
- grind one's gearsTo annoy or irritate one.
- grind jointA low-end casino where games are played for small stakes.
- grind outTo produce in a laborious and formulaic manner.
- grind jointsplural of grind joint: A low-end casino where games are played for small stakes.
- grind linesplural of grind line: The bevel on a knife blade.
- the mills of the gods grind slowlyJustice may arrive slowly, but it cannot be avoided.
- grind the cornTo perform the coital alignment technique
- axes to grindplural of axe to grind
- the mill cannot grind with water that is pastDo not cry over spilt milk; what has already happened cannot be changed or repaired.
Compound words 44
- grinderOne who grinds something, such as the teeth.
- grindstoneAn abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing, or grinding.
- grindyResembling or characteristic of grinding.
- grindhouseA low-budget film theater that shows primarily exploitation films
- misgrindTo grind improperly.
- grindabilityThe degree of ease with which something may be ground.
- grindsetA collection of thoughts and actions one may undertake to improve one's financial and social life and to stay on the 'grind'.
- grindageFood.
- cryogrindTo freeze organic materials to the point of brittleness and then grind them into a fine powder.
- overgrindTo grind excessively.