grindstone
|grind/stone|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɡraɪndˌstoʊn/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡraɪndˌstəʊn/
tool sharpening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grindstone' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'grindan' meaning 'to grind' and 'stan' meaning 'stone'.
Historical Evolution
'grindan' and 'stan' combined in Old English to form 'grindstān', which eventually became the modern English word 'grindstone'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any stone used for grinding, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thick, round stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal tools.
He used a grindstone to sharpen his axe.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/20 00:39