4 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Grindstone \Grind"stone`\, n. A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects. [1913 Webster] {To hold one's nose to the grindstone}, {To bring one's nose to the grindstone}, to oppress one; to keep one in a condition of servitude. {To put one's nose to the grindstone} (a) to oppress one; to cause one to work hard and steadily. (b) to set oneself to a long and arduous task. {To keep one's nose to the grindstone} to continue at a long and arduous task; to apply oneself steadily to one's duties. [1913 Webster +PJC] They might be ashamed, for lack of courage, to suffer the Laced[ae]monians to hold their noses to the grindstone. --Sir T. North. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: grindstone n : a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: Grindstone, PA Zip code(s): 15442 From U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000) [gaz-place]: Grindstone-Rowes Run, PA -- U.S. Census Designated Place in Pennsylvania Population (2000): 1141 Housing Units (2000): 530 Land area (2000): 2.145976 sq. miles (5.558052 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 2.145976 sq. miles (5.558052 sq. km) FIPS code: 31594 Located within: Pennsylvania (PA), FIPS 42 Location: 40.012106 N, 79.820708 W ZIP Codes (1990): 15442 Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs. Headwords: Grindstone-Rowes Run, PA Grindstone-Rowes Run Grindstone, PA Grindstone
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