"This is grinding my gears!" Crossword Clue

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"This is grinding my gears!" Crossword Answer

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GRINDING (noun)
1. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
2. a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)

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