grinding/ˈɡɹaɪnd.ɪŋ/EtymologyInherited from Middle English gryndynge. By surface analysis, grind + -ing.grinding means of or pertaining to the act or gratingly sound of grinding. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 70 out of 100.adjOf or pertaining to the act or gratingly sound of grinding.“The meeting came to a grinding halt when the two sides could not agree.”Relentlessly taxing; burdensome; exacting to the point of exhaustion.“A week of filled with grinding toil.”Crushing; oppressive; overwhelming.nounThe action of grinding together or crushing into small particles; the sound of this action.“Ominous creakings and grindings came from the innards of the machine.”The action of grinding a workpiece to change its size, shape, and surface finish.“Grinding sometimes involves tight tolerances on the order of a few microns.”A form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together.“No grinding is allowed on the dance floor at the junior prom: it isn't age-appropriate.”Repeatedly performing the same quest or similar in-game activity in order to amass points or wealth.“I really hate the grinding to get that 1% chance item.”The act of doing the daily grind.“A: Hey Bob, how's it goin? B: Meh, I'm tired of grinding, man.”