grinding wheel

noun

1. a wheel composed of abrasive material, used for grinding.

grinding wheel

noun

1. an abrasive wheel, usually a composite of hard particles in a resin filler, used for grinding

Word History and Origins

Origin of grinding wheel¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

The process can include the use of sharp hand tools and the “machine of doom,” a motorized fleshing machine that resembles a grinding wheel only with a razor-sharp blade to remove membranes.

From Washington Times

“Wench, fetch me a grinding wheel,” he’d shout, or “Raise the boom, Wench!”

From Literature

Bob Vokey, Titleist’s master craftsman for wedges, has spent more than 20 years listening to tour players put forth their preferences, then get on the grinding wheel in the tour truck and produce what they wanted.

From Golf Digest

This latest design aims to bring forgiveness to a muscle-back blade look and feel, fueled by Katsuhiro, who has been at the No. 1 chair on the factory’s grinding wheel line for every day of the company’s existence.

From Golf Digest

Sometimes, a grinding wheel is used to break into the truck.

From BBC