grindstone
Rotating abrasive disc
A grindstone is a thick rotating disk of abrasive stone used for sharpening, shaping, or polishing metal tools and blades.
The tool being worked is held against the spinning stone's surface.
The phrase keep your nose to the grindstone means to work hard and steadily, evoking the image of someone bent close over the wheel in focused labor.
He spent the morning at the grindstone sharpening axes.
Grain-crushing circular stone
- flourMilled grain powder
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
- wheatCereal crop for flour
- cornCereal grown on cobs
gristmill · meal · pulverize · crush · cereal · barley · oats · rye
Stone for sharpening blades
abrasive · grit · scythe · razor · axe · carborundum · emery · coarse
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- diligenceCareful, persistent effort
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
discipline · drudgery · work ethic · commitment · slog · routine · relentless · industriousness
millstone
Grain-crushing circular stone
corn · gristmill · meal · pulverize · crush · cereal · barley · oats · rye · mortar
whetstone
Stone for sharpening blades
edge · abrasive · grit · scythe · razor · axe · carborundum · emery · coarse · fine
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- diligenceCareful, persistent effort
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
tenacity · discipline · drudgery · work ethic · commitment · slog · routine · relentless · industriousness · application
wheel
Rotating circular frame
workshop · blacksmith · forge · rotary · hand-crank · sparks · metalwork · craftsman
grindstonefun
Amusement or pleasure
leisure · play · relaxation · idleness · recreation
- nose to the grindstoneDevoted to hard work
- nose to grindstoneDevoted to hard work