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Meatgrinder

A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

📖 Definitions of "Meatgrinder"

noun

1
A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.
"Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder."
2
A physically dangerous or wearing activity, as a military battle, or an occupational or athletic activity.
"The mountainous second day of the race was a real meatgrinder, with 20% of racers dropping out."
3
A process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way.
"Senate confirmation hearings are a real meatgrinder, discouraging people from government service."

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