grinder

noun
UK: /ˈɡraɪndər/
US: /ˈɡraɪndər/

  1. A machine that crushes or grinds something.

    1. I use a coffee grinder every morning to make fresh coffee.
    2. The construction workers used a powerful grinder to smooth the concrete surface.

  2. A person who works very hard, especially at school or work.

    1. She's a real grinder and always gets good grades.
    2. He was known as a grinder in the office, always staying late to finish his tasks.

  3. A sandwich made on a long roll with fillings.

    1. I ordered a grinder for lunch with ham and cheese.
    2. Let's grab a grinder from the deli before heading to the beach today.

Synonyms

worker sub sandwich
grinder verb

  1. To crush or grind something into small pieces.

    1. I need to grind the coffee beans.
    2. The butcher will grind the meat for us to make hamburger.

  2. To rub together, often making a harsh noise.

    1. The gears started to grind when I shifted.
    2. I could hear the brakes grind as the car slowed down at the intersection.

  3. To work or study very hard.

    1. She had to grind to pass the exam.
    2. He's been grinding away at his dissertation for the past year.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grinder" in English means: A machine that crushes or grinds something., A person who works very hard, especially at school or work., A sandwich made on a long roll with fillings..

The phonetic transcription of "grinder" is /ˈɡraɪndər/ in British English and /ˈɡraɪndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grinder": worker, sub, sandwich.

Example usage of "grinder": "I use a coffee grinder every morning to make fresh coffee.". More examples on the page.