grinder

noun

grind·er | \ ˈgrīn-dər

Definition of grinder

1a : molar

b grinders plural : teeth

2 : one that grinds

3 : a machine or device for grinding

4 : submarine sense 2

5 : an athlete who succeeds through hard work and determination rather than exceptional skill

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Examples of grinder in a Sentence

ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand

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Turn off the heat and transfer the spices to a small plate to cool, then finely grind them in a spice grinder or using a mortar and pestle. — Krystyna Chávez, Marie Claire, "9 Easy Kentucky Derby Recipe Ideas You Can Whip Up In No Time," 3 May 2019 Meanwhile, grind granulated sugar and remaining tablespoon tea in a spice grinder until finely chopped, 15 to 30 seconds. — Kate Merker, Country Living, "Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart With Fresh Strawberries," 19 Mar. 2019 While the experts agree that the best way to grind meat is with an actual meat grinder, a food processor can definitely get the job done. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "How to Grind Your Own Meat Without a Meat Grinder," 12 Mar. 2019 The duo are immediately confronted with a pair of challenging puzzles: Who killed Anastasia Prill—incidentally, their first client—by introducing poisonous Calabar beans into her coffee grinder? — Tom Nolan, WSJ, "Mysteries: When the Wheels Come Off," 25 Jan. 2019 Pros: The grinder, which can be used with or without the cone-filling attachment, is the brains, heart and crown jewel of the Otto. — Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, "High Gear: Test-driving Otto, the joint-rolling robot," 27 June 2018 Every patty you’ve ever had has been assembled from haphazard strands of meat from a grinder, packed together. — Fortune, "The World's First Robot-Made Burger Is Here," 27 June 2017 What's the shelf life for Watt as a 29-year-old who plays a meat-grinder position and played nearly every snap for years and putting a ton of wear and tear on his body? — Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle, "Texans' J.J. Watt voted 84th on NFL Network top 100 list," 1 May 2018 Now, casinos with names like Wisney World dot its blocks, the constant whine of grinders and circular saws backdrops conversation and new construction is swallowing up public beaches. — Sanjay Surana, WSJ, "Cambodia: The Chicest New Beach Destination in Asia," 15 Jan. 2019

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