Grind and Spadework

Grind

Grind noun - Very hard or unpleasant work.
Usage example: yard work is a real grind

Spadework and grind are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spadework" instead a noun "Grind".

Nearby Words: grinding, grinder, grinded

Spadework

Spadework noun - Dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking.
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Grind and spadework are semantically related. You can use "Grind" instead a noun "Spadework". informal substitute
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