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grinder

noun

ˈgrīn-dər

Definition of grinder

as in submarine

a large sandwich on a long split roll ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand

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Recent Examples of grinder Each one of these items, including a versatile milk frother, quality coffee bean grinder and buzzy candy, can be used for making a cup of coffee in the morning or entertaining a crowd ready to get caffeinated. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026 Revived signs The Cub’s exterior sign, and name, came from a now-defunct Cub Tavern that operated from the 1940s to 1980s where Bar Gernika now serves lamb grinders. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026 Homecoming moments can be an emotional grinder, as Treynor Cleeland found out last week. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Some wear bathing suits; some wear stilettos; others have meat grinders for heads. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grinder

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By dispersing weapons across submarines, aircraft, land forces, unmanned systems, and allied bases, the United States could create multiple threats that China would have to account for simultaneously.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Dubbed the ‘American Turtle’ for its appearance, the submarine made three attempts to blow up British ships without success, but is considered the forerunner of modern submarines.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of submarine

Noun

Others insulted them, settling into the familiar wrestling roles of heroes and villains before ever stepping between the ropes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Cassius accepted the hero award from the city of Miami Police Department at a ceremony recognizing his bravery on Wednesday.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of hero

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The festival’s homegrown talent strand, Premiére Brasil, has expanded into several sub-strands, with over 100 films vowing for the coveted Redentor Trophy.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Because Peter Millar offers different collections — Crown, Crown Crafted, Crown Sport and Pursuit, a performance sub-brand within Crown Crafted — Nugent is working to determine the nuances within each before developing marketing plans.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

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