Grouser: meaning, definitions and examples
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grouser
[ หษกraสzษr ]
construction
A metal plate or bar with teeth for gripping the ground, typically fitted to the wheel or track of a vehicle for extra traction.
Synonyms
ground grip, traction teeth
Examples of usage
- The bulldozer was equipped with heavy-duty grousers for better grip on the muddy terrain.
- The grousers on the tank's tracks helped it navigate through the rough terrain.
slang
A person who complains or grumbles frequently.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Don't be such a grouser, try to see the positive side of things.
- He's always a grouser, nothing seems to make him happy.
Translations
Translations of the word "grouser" in other languages:
๐ต๐น grouser
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพเคเคเคผเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Grouser
๐ฎ๐ฉ grouser
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะพัะทะตั
๐ต๐ฑ grouser
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใฉใฆใถใผ
๐ซ๐ท grouser
๐ช๐ธ grouser
๐น๐ท grouser
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ๋ผ์ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฑุงูุฒุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ grouser
๐ธ๐ฐ grouser
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ผๅณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ grouser
๐ฎ๐ธ grouser
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณัะพัะทะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแฃแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ grouser
๐ฒ๐ฝ grouser
Etymology
The term 'grouser' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'grouse' meaning to grumble or complain. In the context of construction, the term evolved to refer to the metal teeth for grip, resembling the behavior of a complainer who digs into or grips onto a situation. Over time, 'grouser' has become a slang term for both the construction equipment part and a person who frequently complains.
See also: grouse.