grinder
/ˈɡraɪndər/
noun
- A tool or machine used for grinding, crushing, or sharpening things.
- He used an angle grinder to cut the metal pipe.
- The coffee grinder makes fresh grounds every morning.
- She sharpened the knife on a bench grinder.
- A sandwich made on a long roll, typically filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables; also called a sub or hero sandwich.
- The deli makes the best grinders in town.
- He ate a meatball grinder with extra sauce.
- I ordered a turkey and cheese grinder for lunch.
- A person who works hard and steadily, often at a boring or repetitive job.
- The team needs a grinder who can handle the tough assignments.
- He was known as a grinder who never complained.
- She's a real grinder, putting in long hours at the office.
- A molar tooth used for chewing and grinding food.
- He lost a grinder in a hockey accident.
- The dentist checked his grinders for cavities.
- She felt pain in her back grinder when she ate.