grinder

[ˈɡraɪndər]

grinder Definition

  • 1a machine used for grinding something
  • 2a person who grinds, especially one who grinds cutting tools
  • 3a sandwich consisting of a long roll filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables

Using grinder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grinder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He uses a grinder to sharpen his tools.

  • Example

    The coffee grinder is broken.

  • Example

    I ordered a meatball grinder for lunch.

grinder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grinder

Phrases with grinder

  • to gradually slow down and stop

    Example

    The factory's production line ground to a halt due to a power outage.

  • a street performer who plays a hand-cranked organ

    Example

    The organ grinder and his monkey were a common sight in the city streets.

  • to work hard and persistently at something

    Example

    She has been grinding away at her studies for weeks.

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Summary: grinder in Brief

A 'grinder' [ˈɡraɪndər] can refer to a machine used for grinding, a person who grinds cutting tools, or a sandwich made with a long roll filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables. Examples include 'He uses a grinder to sharpen his tools.' and 'I ordered a meatball grinder for lunch.' Phrases like 'grind to a halt' describe a gradual slowing down and stopping, while 'grind away' means to work hard and persistently.