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to regrind

verbgeneral usecommon/ʁɨmuˈeɾ/re·mo·er

Definitions

2
1

To grind again; to crush or break something into very small pieces.

Usage examples

“You need to regrind the grains to obtain a finer flour.”
“The mill regrinds the corn.”

Common combinations

to regrind grains
2

To think repeatedly and obsessively about something, especially something unpleasant; to dwell on.

Usage examples

“She can't stop ruminating about the past.”
“Stop ruminating on these problems and take action!”

Common combinations

to ruminate on the pastto ruminate over problems