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grinder definition

grinder (grīndər)

noun

  1. a person who grinds; esp., one whose work is sharpening tools, etc.
  2. a thing that grinds; specif.,
    1. any of various machines for crushing or sharpening
    2. a molar tooth
    3. Informal the teeth
  3. New England hero sandwich

Etymology: ME & OE grindere

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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