grinder
/ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/
noun/ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/
/ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
One who grinds something, such as the teeth.
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Meaning 2 · noun
(anatomical) A molar.
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Meaning 3 · noun
A power tool with a spinning abrasive disc, used for grinding, smoothing, and shaping materials, usually metal.
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Meaning 4 · noun
A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll.
“I am going to the deli to get a grinder for lunch.”
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Meaning 5 · noun
A kitchen gadget for processing coffee, herbs etc. into small or powdered pieces
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Meaning 6 · noun
The restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta) of Australia, which makes a noise like a scissors grinder.
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Meaning 7 · noun
A fan or performer of grindcore music.
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Meaning 8 · noun
A biohacker who uses cybernetic implants or biochemicals to enhance or change their own body.
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Meaning 9 · noun
A student who studies hard; a swot.
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Meaning 10 · noun
A person who coaches students for an upcoming examination.
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Meaning 11 · noun
(ice hockey slang) A hard-working, physical player with limited offensive ability.
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Meaning 12 · noun
A low-ranking attorney with no clients who works very hard.
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Meaning 13 · noun
An outdoor space for drills and parades.
How this word is used
- Everyday “I am going to the deli to get a grinder for lunch.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “grinder” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “grinder” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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