grinding work; grinder
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
grinding work; grinding operation; the work of grinding using a grinding machine
technicalRefers to the machining process or operation itself, not the person performing it. Commonly used in mechanical engineering and manufacturing contexts.
Grinding is one of the most precise processes in machining.
This bearing needs to undergo precision grinding.
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He has worked in the grinding workshop for over ten years.
noun
grinder; grinding machine operator; a worker who performs grinding work
technicalRefers specifically to the skilled worker who operates grinding machines. Often distinguished by the type of grinding they specialize in (e.g., surface grinder, cylindrical grinder).
My father is a grinder, specializing in grinding precision parts.
The factory urgently needs to hire several experienced grinders.
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This grinder's skills are exquisite; the surface roughness can reach very high standards.
He grew from an ordinary grinder to become the workshop director.