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Examples of grinder in a Sentence
ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand
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Next, the material goes through a grinder to pulverize large pieces of debris.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
Picture the Titans’ version of Jim Furyk – a grinder who hits fairway and greens and is a better-than-average putter.
—Brian Robin, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024
As the war drags on, fears are growing among many Russians that the draft will be stepped up, sucking even more into the terrifying Ukrainian meat grinder.
—Matthew Chance, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Blast rub spices in a spice grinder enough to break down but also leave a bit of texture in the rub.
—Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Next, the researchers tested the grinding process, placing a Faraday cup under the grinder chute to measure how much electrical static accumulated on the ground beans, varying coffee varieties, roasting levels, and grind settings.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 Dec. 2023
This is a super compact, manual baby food grinder that’s portable.
—Laura Denby, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
McDowell, in his 14th season at the time and known to be a down-to-earth grinder, became the second-oldest driver to win his first Cup race after Michael Waltrip finally won in his 463rd start.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2024
Pacifici was looking for a way out of the meat grinder.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
Picture the Titans’ version of Jim Furyk – a grinder who hits fairway and greens and is a better-than-average putter.
—Brian Robin, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024
As the war drags on, fears are growing among many Russians that the draft will be stepped up, sucking even more into the terrifying Ukrainian meat grinder.
—Matthew Chance, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Blast rub spices in a spice grinder enough to break down but also leave a bit of texture in the rub.
—Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Next, the researchers tested the grinding process, placing a Faraday cup under the grinder chute to measure how much electrical static accumulated on the ground beans, varying coffee varieties, roasting levels, and grind settings.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 6 Dec. 2023
This is a super compact, manual baby food grinder that’s portable.
—Laura Denby, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
McDowell, in his 14th season at the time and known to be a down-to-earth grinder, became the second-oldest driver to win his first Cup race after Michael Waltrip finally won in his 463rd start.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2024
Pacifici was looking for a way out of the meat grinder.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of grinder was
in the 14th century
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“Grinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grinder. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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grinder
noun
grind·er
ˈgrīn-dər 
1
: one that grinds
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