Grist Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɹɪst
GRIST
ɡɹˈɪst
GRIST
Definition
'Grist' is grain that is to be ground into flour, or more generally, anything that can be used for a particular purpose, especially as material for thought or discussion.
Usage & Nuances
Old-fashioned/literary for actual grain; now mostly figurative: 'grist for the mill' (useful information or material). Used in thought, writing, or debate as 'more grist'. Rare in daily speech except in set expressions.
Spanish: grano para moler - material útilPortuguese (BR): grão para moagem - material útilPortuguese (PT): grão para moer - material útilChinese (Simplified): 磨粉用的谷物 - 有用素材Chinese (Traditional): 磨粉用的穀物 - 有用素材Hindi: पीसने के लिए अनाज - उपयोगी सामग्रीArabic: حبوب للطحن - مادة مفيدةBengali: শস্য (পিষার জন্য) - আলোচনার উপাদানRussian: зерно (для помола) - пища для размышленийJapanese: 製粉用の穀物 - 考察の材料Vietnamese: ngũ cốc (để xay) - tư liệu (cho thảo luận/suy nghĩ)Korean: 제분용 곡물 - 생각거리Turkish: öğütülecek tahıl - düşünce malzemesiUrdu: پسنے کے قابل اناج - بحث کا موادIndonesian: gandum (untuk digiling) - bahan pemikiran
Example Sentences
The farmer brought grist to the mill to make flour.
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This news is more grist for the debate.
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We need more grist to write a good article.
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Every rumor was just more grist for the gossip mill.
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Writers see every experience as grist for their creative mills.
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If something goes wrong, it’s just more grist for tomorrow’s meeting.
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