grinding machine

UK: /ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ məˈʃiːn/

Definition

Definition of grinding machine - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

manufacturing

TECH.

powered tool that uses abrasive parts to wear down or smooth material

TECH.

The mechanic used a grinding machine to smooth the metal surface.
The workshop invested in a new grinding machine for precision work.
Always wear safety goggles when operating the grinding machine.

frightened

terrified

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Expressions with grinding

come to a grinding halt

stop suddenly and completely, often after slowing down

The project came to a grinding halt after the funding ended.

teeth grinding

strong reaction of frustration or anger to an unwanted situation

The announcement caused much teeth grinding among the staff.

grinding wheel

something that wears down over time

The constant stress was like a grinding wheel on his nerves.

grinding disc

flat circular abrasive tool used with a machine to wear down hard material

He replaced the worn grinding disc on the angle grinder.

diamond grinding

process of smoothing concrete or pavement using rotating diamond-tipped tools

Diamond grinding improved the highway surface and reduced tire noise.

grinding stone

stone tool used to grind cereals

She used a grinding stone to make flour.

Expressions with machine

money machine

automated teller machine dispensing cash

I need to find a money machine to withdraw cash.

killing machine

person or animal extremely effective at injuring or killing others

On the field, the boxer seemed like a relentless killing machine.

well-greased machine

something operating smoothly and efficiently

The new software system runs like a well-greased machine.

well-oiled machine

something that operates smoothly and efficiently

The team worked together like a well-oiled machine.

become a machine

start working with extreme efficiency and precision

During the project, she became a machine.

lean, mean machine

person or thing that is tough and aggressive

The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.

cog in the machine

someone with a minor but necessary role

As a junior employee, she was just a cog in the machine.

like a well-oiled machine

adv.

working smoothly and efficiently without problems

The team worked like a well-oiled machine to finish the project on time.

fine-tuned machine

system operating smoothly and efficiently

The new software runs like a fine-tuned machine.

money-making machine

person or thing that earns a lot of money easily

That new app is a real money-making machine.

Terms with grinding machine included in their meaning

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mill

machinery

machine for grinding or crushing substances

flour mill

grain grinder

machine used for grinding grain into flour

bench grinder

tool machine

machine for grinding tools and parts

super-automatic espresso machine

coffee making

espresso machine automating grinding, tamping, and brewing

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French:rectifieuse, ...
German:Schleifmaschine, ...
Italian:levigatrice, ...
Spanish:amoladora, ...
Portuguese:máquina de retificar, ...
Chinese:磨床, ...
Japanese:研削盤, ...
Arabic:آلَةُ جَلْخ, ...
Hebrew:מְכוֹנַת הַשְׁחָזָה, ...
Russian:шлифовальный станок, ...
Ukrainian:шліфувальний верстат, ...
Hindi:घिसाई मशीन, ...
Bengali:গ্রাইন্ডিং মেশিন, ...
Catalan:esmoladora, ...
Czech:bruska, ...
Danish:slibemaskine, ...
Dutch:slijpmachine, ...
Greek:τριβείο, ...
Hungarian:köszörűgép, ...
Khmer:ម៉ាស៊ីនកិន, ...
Korean:연마기, ...
Persian:ماشین سنگ‌زنی, ...
Polish:szlifierka, ...
Portuguese (BR):retificadora, ...
Romanian:maşină de rectificat, ...
Swedish:slipmaskin, ...
Thai:เครื่องเจียร, ...
Turkish:taşlama makinesi, ...
Vietnamese:máy mài, ...

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