grinder

[ grahyn-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that grinds.
2. a kitchen device or appliance for grinding food.
3. a sharpener of tools.
4. a molar tooth.
5. Chiefly New England and Inland North. hero sandwich.
6. grinders, Informal. the teeth.

grinder

/ ˈɡraɪndə /

noun

1. a person who grinds, esp one who grinds cutting tools
2. a machine for grinding
3. a molar tooth

Word History and Origins

Origin of grinder¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; grind + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The losses are compounded by the “meat grinder” approach said to be favoured by Russian commanders - describing the waves of recruits thrown towards Ukrainian positions in a bid to exhaust troops.

From BBC

He rates a podcaster below “movies, TV, recording artist, radio personality, mime and organ grinder monkey.”

From Los Angeles Times

Russia’s “meat grinder” strategy continues unabated, according to Russian soldiers we have spoken to.

From BBC

Instructor Carlos Alonzo, left, shows Miracle Chaney, 17, left, how to cut steel with a grinder in one of the shops at the Ignition Lab, part of Operation Breakthrough.

From Los Angeles Times

They retained the title in 2021 when rules required a return to grinders.

From BBC

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