Grinder

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ɡɹaɪn.dÉ™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -aɪndÉ™(r)
• US IPA: /ɡɹaɪndəɹ/

Origin

grind + -er

Full definition of grinder

Noun

1. One who grinds something, such as the teeth.
• 2010, A. J. Larner, A Dictionary of Neurological Signs (page 68)Masseter hypertrophy may become apparent in persistent grinders.
2. (anatomical) A molar.
3. A power tool with a spinning abrasive disc, used for grinding, smoothing, and shaping materials, usually metal.
4. A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll.I am going to the deli to get a grinder for lunch.
5. A kitchen gadget for processing coffee, herbs etc. into small or powdered pieces
6. The restless flycatcher (Seisura inquieta) of Australia, which makes a noise like a scissors grinder.

Usage notes

The usage of grinder and related terms for sandwiches varies widely.

In the Philadelphia area, for example, a "grinder" is distinguished from a "hoagie" in that the grinder is toasted or baked, and usually lacks lettuce.

Synonyms

• (sandwich) submarine sandwich, sub, hoagie, torpedo, spuckie, hero, hero sandwich

Derived terms

• coffee grinder
• bench grinder
• angle grinder
• die grinder

Anagrams

• red ring, regrind