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grinder

[grahyn-der]

grind·er

[grahyn-der]
noun
1.
a person or thing that grinds.
2.
a kitchen device or appliance for grinding food.
3.
a sharpener of tools.
4.
a molar tooth.
5.
Chiefly New England and Inland North. hero sandwich.
EXPAND
6.
grinders, Informal. the teeth.
COLLAPSE

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English. See grind, -er1


5. See hero sandwich.

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Grinder is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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grinder (ˈɡraɪndə)
 
n
1.  a person who grinds, esp one who grinds cutting tools
2.  a machine for grinding
3.  a molar tooth

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submarine definition


  1. n.
    and sub; hoagy; torpedo; grinder; poor boy; hero. a long sandwich containing many different foods. (Sometimes many feet long. It is cut into smaller segments for serving a group. Usually contains sliced meats and cheese, as well as tomatoes and onions. Terms vary depending on where you are in the country.) : He ordered a submarine, but he couldn't finish it.
  2. n.
    a large marijuana cigarette. : Look at the size of that sub!
  3. n.
    [menstrual] tampon. : My God! I'm out of submarines!
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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