grinder — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who grinds something, such as the teeth.

   Examples

   scissors grinder (one who sharpens scissors)

   Masseter hypertrophy may become apparent in persistent grinders.

2. A molar.

3. Any tooth.

   Usage

   • Slang

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. 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. 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. A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll.

   Usage

   • Northern-US

   Synonyms

   submarine sandwichmore there

   Examples

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

   More examples (1)

   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. 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.

   Usage

   • Northern-US
   • Pennsylvania

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

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

11. A fan or performer of grindcore music.

    Usage

    • Slang

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

    Usage

    • Slang

    Examples

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    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. A student who studies hard; a swot.

    Usage

    • Dated
    • Slang

14. A person who coaches students for an upcoming examination.

    Usage

    • Dated
    • Slang

15. A hard-working, physical player with limited offensive ability.

    Usage

    • Slang

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

17. An outdoor space for drills and parades.

    Usage

    • US usage
    • Slang

    Examples

    More examples (1)

    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. Atmospheric interference producing a roaring background noise.

    Usage

    • Informal

Noun

1. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

   Synonyms

   bomberherohero sandwichhoagiehoagyCuban sandwichItalian sandwichpoor boysubsubmarinesubmarine sandwichtorpedowedgezep

   Broader terms

   sandwich

2. grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars

   Synonyms

   molar

   Broader terms

   tooth

3. machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing

   Synonyms

   millmilling machinery

   Broader terms

   machinery

4. a machine tool that polishes metal

   Broader terms

   machine tool