grinder

15 ENTRIES FOUND:

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

Examples of GRINDER

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

First Known Use of GRINDER

14th century

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