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grindstone
noun
grind·stone
ˈgrīn(d)-ˌstōn 
2
: a flat circular stone of natural sandstone that revolves on an axle and is used for grinding, shaping, or smoothing
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In a series of discoveries spanning about 23,000 years, archaeologists have found ceremonial arrangements of stones, broken stalactites, a small grindstone, patches of calcite powder, and quartz crystals.
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science.org, 3 July 2024
Take this as your cosmic cue to roll up your sleeves and put your nose to the grindstone.
—Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
While the trio will put their nose to the grindstone to uncover the murder of their friend, their journey will also lead them to Hollywood when a studio offers to take their podcast to the big screen.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Taurus April 20 – May 20 There are more exciting things to do than putting your nose to the grindstone.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2024
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science.org, 3 July 2024
Take this as your cosmic cue to roll up your sleeves and put your nose to the grindstone.
—Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
While the trio will put their nose to the grindstone to uncover the murder of their friend, their journey will also lead them to Hollywood when a studio offers to take their podcast to the big screen.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
Taurus April 20 – May 20 There are more exciting things to do than putting your nose to the grindstone.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Grindstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grindstone. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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grindstone
noun
grind·stone
ˈgrīn-ˌstōn
: a stone disk that turns on an axle and is used for grinding or sharpening
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