Grinder

Pronunciation: /ˈɡraɪndər/

Definitions of grinder

noun a molar tooth

Example Sentences

A1 I use a grinder to grind coffee beans.

A2 The chef used a grinder to crush the spices.

B1 The construction worker operated a grinder to smooth out the edges of the metal.

B2 The carpenter used a grinder to shape the piece of wood.

C1 The industrial grinder in the factory is used to pulverize large quantities of materials.

C2 The precision grinder in the laboratory is capable of grinding materials to extremely fine sizes.

Examples of grinder in a Sentence

formal The grinder is an essential tool for grinding coffee beans to the desired consistency.

informal I borrowed my friend's grinder to sharpen my kitchen knives.

slang I need to pick up a new grinder for my weed.

figurative She's a real grinder, always putting in the hard work to achieve her goals.

Grammatical Forms of grinder

• past tense: ground
• plural: grinders
• comparative: grinder
• superlative: grinder
• present tense: grinds
• future tense: will grind
• perfect tense: has ground
• continuous tense: is grinding
• singular: grinder
• positive degree: grinder
• infinitive: to grind
• gerund: grinding
• participle: ground

Origin and Evolution of grinder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'grinder' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'grindere' which meant someone who grinds grain or other materials.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'grinder' expanded to include a machine for grinding, a person who grinds or crushes something, and eventually a sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll.