grinding stone
Flour-making rock
A grinding stone is a flat or slightly concave stone used to crush grain, seeds, or pigments by hand.
The term covers both the base stone and the handheld stone rubbed against it.
Grinding stones were essential tools in ancient food preparation: Archaeologists found grinding stones at the site, evidence of early agriculture.
The term also applies to abrasive wheels used for sharpening tools.
Manual grain grinder
Stone for sharpening blades
- oilstoneLubricated abrasive for edges
- honingGradual sharpening or refining
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
knife · axe · chisel · razor · grit · coarse · fine · stropping
Determination or abrasive particles
- corundumCrystalline aluminum oxide
- carborundumSynthetic abrasive compound
- aluminum oxideMetal-oxygen ceramic compound
- emeryGranular polishing mineral
pumice · sandstone · polishing · buffing · smoothing · lapping · deburring · lapidary
Grinding bowl or binder
- pestleBowl's crushing companion
- spicesAromatic food flavorings
- masalaIndian spice blend
- guacamoleSeasoned avocado spread
salsa · chutney · curry · herbs · garlic · ginger · cumin · peppercorn
Human-made historical object
- neolithicFinal Stone Age period
- prehistoricBefore documented civilization
- excavationAct of unearthing
- middenHistorical domestic refuse pile
settlement · ancient · lithic · domestication · agriculture · food processing · cultural heritage · museum
quern
Manual grain grinder
- metateStone grinding platform
- millstoneGrain-crushing circular stone
- gristmillBuilding for grinding grain
flour · grain · wheat · corn · barley · oats · rye · meal · grits · grist
whetstone
Stone for sharpening blades
edge · knife · axe · chisel · razor · grit · coarse · fine · stropping · bevel
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- corundumCrystalline aluminum oxide
- carborundumSynthetic abrasive compound
- aluminum oxideMetal-oxygen ceramic compound
emery · pumice · sandstone · polishing · buffing · smoothing · lapping · deburring · lapidary · friction
mortar
Grinding bowl or binder
guacamole · salsa · chutney · curry · herbs · garlic · ginger · cumin · peppercorn · coriander
artifact
Human-made historical object
- neolithicFinal Stone Age period
- prehistoricBefore documented civilization
- excavationAct of unearthing
midden · settlement · ancient · lithic · domestication · agriculture · food processing · cultural heritage · museum
- prehistoryNeolithic, caveman, cavemen, paleolithic, Bronze Age
- hand toolsscrewdriver, wrench, hammer, pliers, saw
- ancient kitchenwaremortar, pestle, clay pot, cooking pot, wooden spoon
- Cider Millcider press, apple press, fresh cider, hard cider, crusher
- millingmill, grist mill, mills, corn mill, grain mill
- stone artifactsarrowhead, spearhead, hand axe, mortar, pestle
grinding stonemortar
Grinding bowl or binder
mixing bowl · collection basket · serving dish · storage container · cutting board
grinding stonepestle and mortar
Vessel and club for pulverizing
food processor · blender · sieve · strainer
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