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grinder

/ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

  1. One who grinds something, such as the teeth.
  2. (anatomical) A molar.
  3. A power tool with a spinning abrasive disc, used for grinding, smoothing, and shaping materials, usually metal.
  4. A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll.
  5. A kitchen gadget for processing coffee, herbs etc. into small or powdered pieces
  6. The restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta) of Australia, which makes a noise like a scissors grinder.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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