noun

1. The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.

2. Something that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground.

3. A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.

   “This bag contains espresso grind.”

Synonyms: chore

verb

1. To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

2. To shape with the force of friction.

   “grind a lens; grind an axe”

3. To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.