Grind A blade's grind is its cross-sectional shape in a plane normal to the edge. Grind differs from Blade#Knife blade profiles .28Patterns.29, blade profile, which is the blade's cross-sectional shape in the plane containing the blade's edge and ...

is the cross-sectional shape of a blade. Grind, grinds, or grinding may also refer to:

Grinding action

Grinding (abrasive cutting) Grinding is a type of abrasive machining process which uses a grinding wheel as cutting tool. A wide variety of machines are used for grinding, best classified as portable or stationary: * Portable power tools such as angle grinders, die gri ...

, a method of crafting *

Grinding (dance) Grinding, also known as juking, freak dancing or freaking (in the Caribbean, wining) is an intimate and romantic close partner dance where two or more dancers rub or bump their bodies against each other, usually with a female dancer rubbing or b ...

, suggestive club dancing *

Grinding (video gaming) Grinding is a term within video game culture that describes time spent in the game in which a player repeats a general task in order to gain rewards like in-game currency, in-game experience, player stats or other reward types. The method was fi ...

, repetitive and uninteresting gameplay *

Bruxism Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. It is an oral Parafunctional habit, parafunctional activity; i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking. Bruxism is a common behavior; the global prevalence of brux ...

, grinding of the teeth *

Grind (sport) Grinding is a sliding stunt performed in various sports such as skateboarding or inline skating Inline skating is a multi-disciplinary sport and can refer to a number of activities practiced using inline skates. Inline skates typically have two ...

, a sliding stance usually performed in extreme sports such as aggressive skating and boardsports ** Grind (skateboarding) *

Grind (whaling) Whaling in the Faroe Islands, or (from the Faroese language, Faroese terms , meaning pilot whale, and , meaning killing), is a type of dolphin drive hunting, drive hunting that involves herding various species of whales and dolphins, but prima ...

, pilot whale hunting in the Faroe Islands *

Grinds In Ireland, grinds are a form of private tuition. The grinds industry in Ireland, particularly at secondary school level, acts as a supplement to other forms of schooling and is described in some sources as "shadow education". In 2012, the Reve ...

, private tutoring, in Ireland *

Mill (grinding) A mill is a device, often a structure, machine or kitchen appliance, that breaks solid materials into smaller pieces by grinding, crushing, or cutting. Such comminution is an important unit operation in many processes. There are many different ...

* Grinding, the operation of the winches on a yacht; the work done by a

grinder (sailing position) A grinder is a crew member on a yacht whose duties include operating manual winches (called "coffee grinders") that raise and trim the sails and move the boom. It is a physically demanding role with a significant impact on a racing yacht's overall ...

Geography

* Grind, a village in Lăpugiu de Jos Commune, Hunedoara County, Romania * Grind (Unirea), a tributary of the Unirea in Cluj and Alba Counties, Romania

Film and TV

* ''Grind'' (2003 film), about amateur skaters * ''The Grind'' (1915 film), a silent movie * ''Grind'' (1997 film), starring Billy Crudup and Adrienne Shelly * ''The Grind'' (TV series), MTV series

Music

Grindcore Grindcore is an extreme metal, extreme fusion genre of heavy metal music, heavy metal and hardcore punk that originated in the mid-1980s, drawing inspiration from abrasive-sounding musical styles, such as thrashcore, crust punk, hardcore punk, e ...

, a music genre * ''Grind'' (musical), with a story by Fay Kanin * ''Grind'' (soundtrack), the soundtrack to the 2003 film * ''

MTV Grind 1 ''MTV Grind Volume 1'', although called Volume 1, was the only album released for the MTV ''The Grind (TV series), Grind'' series. Track listing

#Virtual Insanity (Peace of Mind Mix) - Jamiroquai #It's No Good – Depeche Mode #Your Woman – ...

'', a compilation album from the series

Songs

* "Grind" (song), a grunge song by Alice in Chains * "Grind", by Gojira from the album '' Fortitude'' * " G.R.I.N.D (Get Ready It's a New Day)", a song by Asher Roth * "Grindin" (Lil Wayne song), 2014 * "

Grindin' "Grindin'" is the debut single by the American hip-hop duo Clipse. The song was produced by the Neptunes, and was issued as the lead single for Clipse's debut studio album, ''Lord Willin (2002) on May 14, 2002. The song became a summer top 40 ...

", a hip-hop song by Clipse * "Grindin'" by NF and Marty from the album ''

Therapy Session ''Therapy Session'' is the second studio album by American rapper NF. It was released on April 22, 2016, by Capitol Christian Music Group. Critical reception Indicating in a four-star review at ''CCM Magazine'', Matt Conner writes, "fortuna ...

'' * "Grindin'" by

Axe Murder Boyz Axe Murder Boyz are an American hip hop duo from Denver, Colorado, United States, best known as representatives of the horrorcore and gangsta rap subgenres. It consists of brothers Mike and James Garcia, who perform under the names Bonez Dubb an ...

* "Grindin'" (featuring Ricco Barrino) by 8Ball & MJG from the album ''

Ten Toes Down ''Ten Toes Down'' is the eighth studio album by the American Southern hip-hop duo 8Ball & MJG. It was released on May 4, 2010, via Grand Hustle Records and E1 Music. Production was handled by Drumma Boy, Nard & B, 1500 or Nothin', B-Don, Be ...

'' * "Grindin'" (featuring Z-Ro & C-Mo) by Big Moe from the album '' Unfinished Business'' * "Grindin" (featuring Bone Crusher) by Goodie Mob from the album '' One Monkey Don't Stop No Show'' * "Grindin" (with Shermanology) by

Afrojack Nick Leonardus van de Wall (; born 9 September 1987), known professionally as Afrojack (stylized in all caps), is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer. In 2007, he founded the record label Wall Recordings; his debut album ''Forget the World ( ...

* "Grindin'" (featuring Bad Azz) by Ras Kass from the album ''

Rasassination ''Rasassination'' is the second studio album by American rapper Ras Kass. It was released on September 22, 1998 via Priority Records. Recording sessions took place at Stu's Kennel, at Audio X Recording Studios and Enterprise Recordings in Burbank ...

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