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Meaning
Noun
●
One who
grinds
something, such as the teeth.
●
In Anatomy:
A molar.
●
Any tooth.
●
In Foods & Sandwiches:
A
power tool
with a
spinning
abrasive disc
, used for
grinding
,
smoothing
, and
shaping
materials
, usually metal.
●
In New England English & Sandwiches:
A
sandwich
made on a long,
cylindrical
roll.
●
A
kitchen
gadget
for
processing
coffee
,
herbs
etc. into small or
powdered
pieces.
●
In Corvoid birds:
The
restless flycatcher
(Myiagra inquieta) of Australia, which makes a
noise
like a
scissors
grinder.
●
In Music:
A
fan
or
performer
of
grindcore
music.
●
A
biohacker
who
uses
cybernetic
implants
or
biochemicals
to
enhance
or change their own body.
●
A
student
who studies
hard
; a swot.
●
A person who
coaches
students for an
upcoming
examination.
●
In Ice hockey, Foods & Sandwiches:
A
hard-working
, physical
player
with
limited
offensive
ability.
●
A low-ranking
attorney
with no
clients
who
works
very hard.
●
In American English & Military:
An
outdoor
space
for
drills
and parades.
●
In Radio:
Atmospheric
interference
producing
a
roaring
background
noise.
Name
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
grinder
English
-er
English
-er
Middle English (1100-1500)
-eren
Middle English (1100-1500)
-or
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ra
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
grind
English
grindan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Blender
Slicer
Cutter
Mixer
Juicer
Knife
Blade
Sharpener
Crusher
Shredder
Washer
Roller
Machine
Shaker
Strainer
Bowl
Razor
Pipe
Steamer
Drill
Trimmer
Burner
Brush
Cleaner
Dryer
Cutters
Blower
Tray
Mill
Lathe
Cooker
Hammer
Screwdriver
Rotary
Roaster
Stirrer
Chisel
Massager
Kettle
Jar
Shaver
Powder
Mower
Sander
Wheel
Saw
Hopper
Milling Machine
Food Processor
Popcorn Popper
Mortar And Pestle
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Rhymes
Kinder
Hinder
Minder
Winder
Finder
Grinder
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