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grinder
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grind·er

noun \ˈgrīn-dər\

Definition of GRINDER

1
a : molar
b plural : teeth
2
: one that grinds
3
: a machine or device for grinding
4
: submarine 2
5
: an athlete who succeeds through hard work and determination rather than exceptional skill
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Examples of GRINDER

  1. <ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand>

First Known Use of GRINDER

14th century

Related to GRINDER

Synonyms
Cuban sandwich, submarine, hero, hoagie (also hoagy), Italian sandwich, po'boy (also poor boy), sub, torpedo

Rhymes with GRINDER

binder, blinder, finder, hinder, minder, winder

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