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grinder

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noun/ˈɡɹaɪndə//ˈɡɹaɪndəɹ/
  1. 1

    One who grinds something, such as the teeth.

    • scissors grinder (one who sharpens scissors)
  2. 2

    A molar.

  3. 3

    Any tooth.slang

  4. 4

    Any of various machines or devices that grind things, such as by grinding them down or grinding them up.; Any of various power tools with a spinning abrasive disc, used for smoothing, shaping, or deburring materials, usually metal.

  5. 5

    Any of various machines or devices that grind things, such as by grinding them down or grinding them up.; A grinding machine: any of various machine tools for grinding (either heavy or light grinding, but precise either way).

  6. 6

    Any of various machines or devices that grind things, such as by grinding them down or grinding them up.; Any of various pieces of heavy equipment for grinding.

  7. 7

    A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll.Northern-US

    • I am going to the deli to get a grinder for lunch.
  8. 8

    A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll.; In particular, a submarine sandwich (hoagie) that is toasted or baked and typically does not contain lettuce.Northern-USPennsylvania

  9. 9

    A kitchen gadget for processing coffee, herbs etc. into small or powdered pieces.

  10. 10

    The restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta) of Australia, which makes a noise like a scissors grinder.

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