Grist is a noun for grainSmall hard seeds such as wheat, corn, or barley used as food that is meant to be ground into meal or flour, or grain that has already been sent to the millA place or machine that crushes grain into flour or meal for grindingThe act of crushing something into smaller pieces or powder.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /grɪst/
Easy pronunciation: GRIST (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the whole word.
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Grist Meaning
grain for milling into flour or meal
Part of speech: noun
Definition: grain intended to be ground, or grain that has been ground
Example: The farmer brought the grist to the mill before dawn.
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse grist with "gist". Gist means the main point of something, while grist is grain for grinding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does grist mean?
Grist means grain that is meant to be ground, or grain that has already been ground.
Is grist the same as gist?
No. Gist means the main point or essence of something. Grist refers to grain used for milling.
Does grist have common synonyms?
In this sense, grist has very few direct everyday synonyms. Words like grain or corn may be related, but they are not exact substitutes in all contexts.
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