Grind and Polish

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Grind verb - To make smooth by friction.

Usage example: after they are ground and polished, these stones can be used for jewelry

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Polish is a synonym for grind in sharpen topic. In some cases you can use "Polish" instead a verb "Grind", when it comes to topics like smooth.

Nearby Words: grinding, grinder, grinded

Polish verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

Usage example: you'll need to polish your shoes with a clean rag before the performance

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Grind is a synonym for polish. You can use "Grind" instead the word "Polish" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: polished, polishing, polisher

long	long grind	long polish
original	original grind	original polish
cheap	cheap grind	cheap polish
real	real grind	real polish
Other adjectives: little, traditional.

Hilariously, the two kanji in her name separate into "to chafe, rub, polish, or grind", & "to torment, scold, or chastise".

Source: Significant Anagram

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