Grinders: meaning, definitions and examples

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grinders

 

[ ˈɡraɪndərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen appliance

Grinders are kitchen appliances used for grinding coffee beans, spices, or herbs. They typically consist of a motor and a grinding mechanism.

Synonyms

crusher, mill, pulverizer

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy a new grinder for my coffee beans.
  • She uses a grinder to make fresh spices for cooking.
Context #2 | Noun

person who grinds

A grinder is a person who works hard at a task, often repetitive or tedious. It can also refer to a skilled worker, especially in metalworking.

Synonyms

artisan, dedicated worker, hard worker

Examples of usage

  • He's a real grinder, always putting in extra hours at work.
  • The grinder expertly shaped the metal into intricate designs.

Translations

Translations of the word "grinders" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moedores

🇮🇳 ग्राइंडर

🇩🇪 Mühlen

🇮🇩 penggiling

🇺🇦 шліфувальні машини

🇵🇱 młynki

🇯🇵 グラインダー

🇫🇷 broyeurs

🇪🇸 molinillos

🇹🇷 öğütücüler

🇰🇷 그라인더

🇸🇦 طواحين

🇨🇿 mlýnky

🇸🇰 mlynčeky

🇨🇳 研磨机

🇸🇮 mlinčki

🇮🇸 kvörn

🇰🇿 ұнтақтағыштар

🇬🇪 წისქვილები

🇦🇿 dəyirmanlar

🇲🇽 molinillos

Etymology

The word 'grinder' originated from the Middle English 'gryndere', which came from the Old English 'grindere', meaning 'one who grinds'. The term has evolved to encompass both the kitchen appliance and the hard-working individual.

See also: grind, grinder, grinding, grindstone.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,353, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.