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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchleifstein
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈʃlaɪ̯fˌʃtaɪ̯n/
"Er schärfte das Messer auf dem Schleifstein."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A stone used for grinding, sharpening, or pulverizing grain, food, or tools.
"Archaeologists uncovered an ancient grinding-stone used for processing wild seeds and wheat." - 2
A revolving stone wheel used in a mill or workshop for sharpening blades or grinding materials.
"The blacksmith carefully pressed the dull axe blade against the rotating grinding-stone."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'grinden' (from Old English 'grindan') combined with 'stone' (from Old English 'stān'). The compound refers to both prehistoric lithic tools used for processing grains and later manufactured circular stones used in rotary millstones and sharpeners.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grinding-stone" is said worldwide
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meule
Transliteration: /mœl/
"L'artisan aiguise sa lame sur la meule."
Schleifstein
Transliteration: /ˈʃlaɪ̯fˌʃtaɪ̯n/
"Er schärfte das Messer auf dem Schleifstein."
mola
Transliteration: /ˈmɔ.la/
"Il mugnaio controlla la mola del mulino."
piedra de afilar
Transliteration: /ˈpje.ðɾa ðe a.fiˈlaɾ/
"Afiló el cuchillo en la piedra de afilar."
rebolo
Transliteration: /ʁeˈbo.lu/
"O ferreiro usou o rebolo para afiar a ferramenta."
सिलबट्टा
Transliteration: /sil.bəʈ.ʈɑː/
"उसने मसाले पीसने के लिए सिलबट्टा इस्तेमाल किया।"
磨石
Transliteration: móshí
"工匠在磨石上仔细打磨刀具。"
숫돌
Transliteration: /sut.dol/
"그는 숫돌에 칼을 갈았다."
砥石
Transliteration: toishi
"職人は砥石で包丁を研いだ。"
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