grindstone
/ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/noun
उच्चारण ग्राइन्ड्स्टोन
सान, धार लगाने का पत्थर
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noun
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[C]
a round stone that turns like a wheel and is used to make knives and tools sharp
सान, धार लगाने का पत्थर
- The blacksmith sharpened the axe on a grindstone.
Synonyms whetstone
¶Idioms 1
keep/have your nose to the grindstone
to work very hard for a long time without stopping
लगातार कड़ी मेहनत करते रहना, जी-जान से काम में जुटे रहना
- Radhika kept her nose to the grindstone and cleared the exam.
- If you keep your nose to the grindstone, you will finish the syllabus by March.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Keep your nose to the grindstone means to keep working hard, and it is a frequent option in idiom questions.
Keep your nose to the grindstone का अर्थ है लगातार कड़ी मेहनत करते रहना, और यह idiom वाले प्रश्नों में अक्सर option के रूप में आता है।