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grind

intermediateB1

/ɡraɪnd/ · grind

To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.

Meanings

verbformal

To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.

کسی چیز کو کچل کر چھوٹے ذرات یا آٹے کی شکل میں تبدیل کرنا۔

پیستنا

peestna

Synonyms

crushmillpowderکچلناپیسنابجانا

Antonyms

assemblebuildconstructجمع کرنابناناتعمیر کرنا

Common Collocations

  • grind coffee beans
  • grind spices
  • grind flour

Example Sentences

I like to grind my own coffee beans for a fresher taste.

مجھے اپنی کافی کے دانے پیسنے پسند ہیں تاکہ تازہ ذائقہ ملے۔

Mujhe apni coffee ke daanay peesne pasand hain taake taazah zaiqah mile.

She decided to grind the spices for the curry.

اس نے سالن کے لیے مصالحے پیسنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne saalan ke liye masalé peesne ka faisla kiya.

He used a stone mill to grind the wheat into flour.

اس نے گندم کو آٹے میں پیسنے کے لیے پتھریلی چکی کا استعمال کیا۔

Us ne gandum ko aate mein peesne ke liye pattharili chaki ka istemal kiya.

Easily Confused With

grinned:Grind refers to crushing, while grinned means to smile broadly.

Word Family

grinder
nounپیستنے والا
grinding
nounپیستنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a coffee grinder when remembering 'grind'.

Visualize the action of grinding coffee beans.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کے پیسنے میں جو پایا ہے لذت، خود کو بٹنے کی آگ میں ڈال دیا ہے ہم نے۔

Mohabbat ke peesne mein jo paa ya hai lazat, Khud ko bantne ki aag mein daal diya hai hum ne.

In the grind of love, I've found a flavor, I've thrown myself into the fire of sharing.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کٹھنائی کے بغیر کچھ حاصل نہیں ہوتا۔

Kathnaai ke baghair kuch hasil nahi hota.

Nothing is achieved without hardship.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "grindan" — to crush, grind

First known use: 14th century

The word 'grind' has its roots in Old English and has retained its essence related to crushing or reducing to a powder.