grinder

noun

1. 1

   One who grinds something, such as the teeth.

   scissors grinder (one who sharpens scissors)

   Masseter hypertrophy may become apparent in persistent grinders.

2. 2

   A molar.

3. 3

   slangAny tooth.

4. 4

   Any of various machines or devices that grind things, such as by grinding them down or grinding them up. Any of various power tools with a spinning abrasive disc, used for smoothing, shaping, or deburring materials, usually metal.

5. 5

   Any of various machines or devices that grind things, such as by grinding them down or grinding them up. A grinding machine: any of various machine tools for grinding (either heavy or light grinding, but precise either way).

6. 6

   Any of various machines or devices that grind things, such as by grinding them down or grinding them up. Any of various pieces of heavy equipment for grinding.

7. 7

   A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll.

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

   It was reported that the recipes for the secret sauce and grinder sandwiches were proprietary, known only to the current president of the corporation and the former owner of the restaurant.

8. 8

   A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll. In particular, a submarine sandwich (hoagie) that is toasted or baked and typically does not contain lettuce.

9. 9

   A kitchen gadget for processing coffee, herbs etc. into small or powdered pieces.

10. 10

    The restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta) of Australia, which makes a noise like a scissors grinder.

11. 11

    slangA fan or performer of grindcore music.

12. 12

    slangA biohacker who uses cybernetic implants or biochemicals to enhance or change their own body.

    Rich Lee – one of the organisers of Grindfest, and the Transhumanist Party’s ‘bio-hacking adviser’ – estimates that there are around 3,000 grinders in the US, and many more bio-hackers.

13. 13

    datedA student who studies hard; a swot.

14. 14

    datedA person who coaches students for an upcoming examination.

15. 15

    slangA hard-working, physical player with limited offensive ability.

16. 16

    A low-ranking attorney with no clients who works very hard.

17. 17

    slangAn outdoor space for drills and parades.

    We were told then and there that we wouldn't be allowed on the grinder again until we could do a lot better. The grinder is what that large area was called, and it was a fitting name. They literally ground us down on it.

    Company formations are held on the grinder (basketball court outside the Quarterdeck).

18. 18

    informalAtmospheric interference producing a roaring background noise.

Forms

plural

grinders