grinder

American  

[grahyn-der] / ˈgraɪn dər /

noun

1. a person or thing that grinds.

2. a kitchen device or appliance for grinding food.

3. a sharpener of tools.

4. a molar tooth.

5. Chiefly New England and Inland North. hero sandwich.

6. Informal. grinders, the teeth.

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grinder British  

/ ˈɡraɪndə /

noun

1. a person who grinds, esp one who grinds cutting tools

2. a machine for grinding

3. a molar tooth

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Regionalisms

See hero sandwich.

Etymology

Origin of grinder

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; grind + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“Sopranos” creator David Chase ran all those rules through the meat grinder at Satriale’s, and in the process made the most imitated show since “I Love Lucy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

There is no doubt Norrie, a grinder with limited weapons, has maximised his talents superbly.

From BBC

My aunt turned the long metal handle of the coffee grinder and stared at me.

From Literature

Quality brew, especially when used with their bean grinder, for a fresh cup of joe that hits exactly how you need it without the fussing.

From Salon

The high-pitched sound of an angle grinder sawing through glass echoed through the hall.

From The Wall Street Journal

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