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grindstone <a grindstone; grindstones> N

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The turbine turns a grindstone which breaks down corn and wheat into cornmeal and flour.
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Then, to prevent him from leaving, she drills a hole through his leg and bolts a heavy grindstone through the wound.
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She tries to find the wrench to unbolt the grindstone, but can not locate it.
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He lived simply, spent next to nothing on entertainment, joined no societies, and kept his nose steadily to the grindstone.
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The land upon which the settlement is built contains predominantly sandstone, grindstone and clay.
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The term keep your nose to the grindstone was commonly used to mean apply yourself conscientiously to your work.
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During archaeological construction of the drainage channels artefacts were discovered including wooden digging sticks, a grindstone, and other small items.
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He continues on his way, but is tired carrying the grindstone and is short of money for food.
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On the southern edge of the cemetery is a cave that contains the large grindstone of a flour mill.
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The grindstone was used to twist the wires together and prevent the barbs from slipping.
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