Definitions for: Grindstone


[n] a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools



Webster (1913) Definition: Grind"stone`, n.
A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or
sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects.

To hold, pat, or bring one's nose to the grindstone, to
oppress one; to keep one in a condition of servitude.

They might be ashamed, for lack of courage, to
suffer the Laced[ae]monians to hold their noses to
the grindstone. --Sir T.
North.

See Also: sharpener, stone

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