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Grinder

/ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/

One who grinds something, such as the teeth.

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📖 Definitions of "Grinder"

noun

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

🔄 Synonyms of "Grinder"

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
wedgenoun	One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
millnoun	A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc. (Some are small and simple, and some are large and complex.)
torpedonoun	(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.
submarinenoun	(nautical) A boat that can go underwater.
subnoun	(US, informal) To substitute for.
bombernoun	(aviation, military) A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.
hoagienoun	(US, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic US) A sandwich made on a (usually soft) long Italian roll; a submarine sandwich.
poor boynoun	(US) A submarine sandwich: a po' boy.
molarnoun	A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.
hero sandwichnoun	(US) A large sandwich on a long thick bun.
hoagynoun	Alternative form of hoagie. [(US, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic US) A sandwich made on a (usually soft) long Italian roll; a submarine sandwich.]
submarine sandwichnoun	(US, Canada) A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll split lengthwise.
cuban sandwichnoun	A particular kind of meat-and-cheese sandwich made on Cuban bread.
heronoun	Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
italian sandwichnoun	(US) A type of submarine sandwich consisting of French bread sliced lengthwise, filled with salami or ham with cheese and onion.
zepnoun	(US, dialectal) A certain type of submarine sandwich

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Grinder"

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Word	Definition
molarnoun	A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.
torpedonoun	(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.
millnoun	A grinding apparatus for substances such as grains, seeds, etc. (Some are small and simple, and some are large and complex.)
wedgenoun	One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
hero sandwichnoun	(US) A large sandwich on a long thick bun.
zepnoun	(US, dialectal) A certain type of submarine sandwich
hoagienoun	(US, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic US) A sandwich made on a (usually soft) long Italian roll; a submarine sandwich.
submarine sandwichnoun	(US, Canada) A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll split lengthwise.
italian sandwichnoun	(US) A type of submarine sandwich consisting of French bread sliced lengthwise, filled with salami or ham with cheese and onion.
cuban sandwichnoun	A particular kind of meat-and-cheese sandwich made on Cuban bread.
hoagynoun	Alternative form of hoagie. [(US, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic US) A sandwich made on a (usually soft) long Italian roll; a submarine sandwich.]
submarinenoun	(nautical) A boat that can go underwater.
subnoun	Clipping of submarine sandwich: a sandwich made on a long bun. [(US, Canada) A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll split lengthwise.]
heronoun	Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
poor boynoun	(US) A submarine sandwich: a po' boy.
bombernoun	(aviation, military) A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.
shreddernoun	A machine that tears up objects into smaller pieces, especially a paper shredder, garbage shredder or gardening or farming shredder.
knifenoun	A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
crushernoun	Someone or something that crushes.
disposalnoun	(countable) A disposing of or getting rid of something.