grinder

grind·er | \ ˈgrīn-dər

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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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ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand

Recent Examples on the Web This meat-grinder start of the Big Ten schedule, with the first eight conference games against opponents currently ranked in the Associated Press Top 25, is giving the Gophers as true of a test as Pitino has had in eight seasons. — Dave Campbell, ajc, "Minnesota beats No. 4 Iowa 102-95 on Johnson's 3-point spree," 26 Dec. 2020 Right now, that could be swapping Sims out of the starting lineup for Jones, this team’s breakout star, or Hamm, a defensive-minded grinder who exudes boundless energy. — Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, "Texas needs Jericho Sims to shake off early struggles," 8 Dec. 2020 In a large bowl, combine the squash and onion and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, a few twists of the pepper grinder, and toss to combine. — Washington Post, "Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onion With Tahini and Za’atar," 13 Nov. 2020 In July of 2016, Nieves was asked to drive a worker to the hospital after the worker cut off a piece of his finger on a meat grinder. — Dallas News, "Ex-manager settles firing lawsuit against West Dallas meat processing plant," 25 Sep. 2020 For serious big-game hunters, a quality meat grinder is a necessity that pays big dividends. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Three Things To Know When Buying A Meat Grinder," 3 Sep. 2019 For the freshest taste, start with whole bean coffee and grind it to a coarse consistency using a burr grinder ($100, Amazon). — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, "How to Use a French Press for a Delightful Start to Your Morning," 17 Dec. 2020 However, during a search of the Ford, police found a slew of drug paraphernalia, including a bong, grinder, smoking pipes and a torch. — John Benson, cleveland, "Thief enters unlocked Audi, uses opener to get inside garage: Brecksville Police Blotter," 16 Dec. 2020 Stainless steel is the standard for grinder components. — The Editors, Outdoor Life, "3 Features You Need in Your First Meat Grinder," 23 Nov. 2020

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“Grinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grinder. Accessed 17 Jan. 2021.

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