grinds

1. 1
   verb

   Third-person singular present of grind. Use it with he, she, or it.

   The mill grinds wheat into fine flour.

   She grinds fresh beans every morning before work.

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2. 2
   noun

   Plural of grind. Use it when talking about more than one grind.

   These long daily grinds left her tired by Friday.

   We compared the coffee grinds before buying a bag.

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3. 3
   nouncolloquialIrelandcountable

   Extra lessons in a subject, given outside normal school hours.

   Like a coach giving you extra practice outside of team training.

   She takes grinds in math twice a week after school.

   My parents pay for grinds before the big exams.

   Similartutoring, tuition, lessons

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4. 4
   noundialectalHawaii

   Food, or things to eat.

   Let's grab some grinds after the movie.

   There's plenty of grinds in the fridge if you're hungry.

   Similarfood, grub, eats

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5. 5
   nounnonstandard

   Used coffee left over after the hot water has passed through.

   Like the tea leaves left in the cup after you finish your tea.

   She emptied the grinds into the trash and rinsed the pot.

   Wet grinds can help your garden plants grow.

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