grinder
ˈɡraɪndər
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Definition of grinder - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
foodUSlarge sandwich on a long rollUS
  • I ordered a grinder with extra cheese for lunch.
hero hoagie submarine
2.
hard workerUSperson who works hard and longUS
  • She is known as a grinder in her law firm, always staying late..
laborer toiler worker
3.
medicalTECH.molar tooth used for grinding foodTECH.
  • The dentist checked my grinder for cavities.
chewer molar tooth
4.
toolsTECH.machine that breaks solid materials into smaller piecesTECH.
  • The coffee grinder turned the beans into fine powder..
crusher mill
5.
technologyTECH.biohacker using implants or biochemicalsTECH.
  • The grinder experimented with new body enhancements.
cyborg
6.
musicTECH.fan or performer of grindcore musicTECH.
  • The grinder enjoyed the intense concert.
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Images of grinder

  • grinder: large sandwich on a long roll
    large sandwich on a long roll

Expressions with grinder

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device that grinds coffee beans into powder
I bought a new coffee grinder for my kitchen.
machine that cuts meat into small pieces
She used the meat grinder to prepare the sausages.
tool for crushing peppercorns into powder
She used a pepper grinder to season the salad.
machine that grinds tree stumps into chips using a rotating disc
The stump grinder made the old stump disappear quickly.
person who sharpens knives professionally
The knife grinder visited our street every month.
hand-held power device for grinding, cutting or polishing materials
He used an angle grinder to cut tile and smooth edges.

Origin of grinder

Old English, grindan (to crush)

Terms with grinder included in their meaning

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cooking
meat finely chopped with a grinder
grain grinder
machine used for grinding grain into flour
built-in grinder
device for making espresso with built-in grinder and milk frother

Examples of grinder in a sentence

  • He devoured a grinder after the game.
  • He's a grinder, always putting in extra hours.
  • As a grinder, she never shies away from tough tasks.
  • He felt pain in his grinder while chewing.
  • The grinder was sensitive to cold drinks.
  • The meat grinder made quick work of the beef.

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  1. French:sandwich, bosseur, ...
  2. German:Sandwich, Arbeitstier, ...
  3. Italian:panino, stacanovista, ...
  4. Spanish:bocadillo, currante, ...
  5. Portuguese:sandes, trabalhador incansável, ...
  6. Chinese:长面包三明治, 工作狂, ...
  7. Japanese:グラインダー, ハードワーカー, ...
  8. Arabic:ساندويتش طويل, مُجْتَهِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַאב, חַרְשָׁן, ...
  10. Russian:сэндвич, трудоголик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сендвіч, працьовита людина, ...
  12. Hindi:ग्राइंडर, मेहनती व्यक्ति, ...
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