grinder

[grahyn-der]

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.

grinder

/ ˈɡraɪndə /

noun

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

2. a machine for grinding

3. a molar tooth

Word History and Origins

Origin of grinder¹

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

Example Sentences

And that’s just me, going from a shy kid to being a hustler and grinder and living in New York and just continuing the pace and doing more and more.

From Los Angeles Times

The humble spice grinder that makes chopping, crushing or blitzing feel like magic.

From Salon

“This guy’s just a straight grinder, works at-bats,” general manager Brandon Gomes said after the Dodgers acquired Call from the Washington Nationals in exchange for two pitching prospects.

From Los Angeles Times

A 19-year-old was killed when he fell into a meat grinder in a food processing facility in Vernon, and workers were killed at an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Yolo County.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of throwing Ripley into the grinder with a bunch of wisecracking, trigger-happy colonial marines, the story strands her on a prison planet and foundry where more than half the inmates view her as prey.

From Salon

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