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noun grind·er \ ˈgrīn-dər \

Definition of grinder

1 a :molar

b grinders 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 in a Sentence

ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand

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This scenario isn’t uncommon when comparing an experienced DFS grinder to a novice who knows how to put together a good fantasy team, but isn’t adjusting for game type.

— tj hernandez, SI.com, "Understanding DFS Salaries and Building Winning Lineups," 28 Aug. 2017
Items taken during a search of the Ruud home and surrounding area included a meat grinder, a knife and 26 bottles of lye, which can be used to accelerate the breakdown of bodily tissue.

— max londberg, kansascity, "Allegations of hellish abuse in the Ozarks as mother is charged with slaying daughter," 23 Aug. 2017
Nohad Machnouk told reporters that four Lebanese-Australian brothers, including one who is in detention in Lebanon, had planned to blow up the plane with bombs hidden inside a large Barbie doll and a meat grinder.

— bassem mroue, The Seattle Times, "Lebanon says it helped foil plot to down plane in Australia," 21 Aug. 2017
Nohad Machnouk told reporters that four Lebanese-Australian brothers, including one who is in detention in Lebanon, had planned to blow up the plane with bombs hidden inside a large Barbie doll and a meat grinder.

— Washington Post, "Lebanon says it helped foil plot to down plane in Australia," 21 Aug. 2017
Despite the White House’s attempt to force the Russia issue into its industrial-strength reality meat grinder, there is no longer any doubt as to whether there was collusion in the 2016 election.

— lauren duca, Teen Vogue, "But His Emails! The Donald Trump Jr. Revelations Make It Impossible to Dismiss the Russia Scandal," 12 July 2017
Standing near large grinders that tower over employees, Heiss explains that gypsum is ground into finer particles as part of the production process.

— mike nolan, Daily Southtown, "Dental products firm expands facility in Alsip," 10 July 2017
Or pulse them a few times in a clean coffee grinder.

— susan selasky, Detroit Free Press, "What’s the difference between cilantro and coriander," 1 July 2017
Bleh has invested in a new grinder, tripled the size of his smokehouse and bought an expensive hot dog skinner.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "What's old is new again at Downtown meat market Avril Bleh," 30 June 2017

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First Known Use of grinder

14th century

grinder Synonyms

Synonyms

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

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: a person or thing that grinds something

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