Synonyms for grinder

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : grahyn-der

Phonetic Transcription : ˈgraɪn dər

Top 10 synonyms for grinder

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Définition of grinder

Origin : Old English grindere "one who grinds (grain);" agent noun from grind (v.). Meaning "molar tooth" is late 14c. (Old English had grindetoð). Meaning "machine for milling" is from 1660s; of persons, from late 15c. Large sandwich sense is from 1954, though the exact signification is uncertain (perhaps from the amount of chewing required to eat one).

As in industrious : adj hardworking
As in tireless : adj determined
As in untiring : adj determined, persevering
As in usual : adj common, typical
As in unwearied : adj tireless
As in weariless : adj tireless
As in diligent : adj persevering, hard-working
As in submarine : noun sandwich
As in machine tool : noun precision tool
As in hero sandwich : noun large sandwich
As in submarine sandwich : noun large long sandwich
As in tooth : noun bony object in mouth
As in hero : noun submarine sandwich

Example sentences :

The distant screech of the grinder was muffled and not unpleasant.
Extract from : « The Worshippers » by Damon Francis Knight

The Grinder had left this paper with his mother, and she had written letters to him from it.
Extract from : « Auld Licht Idylls » by J. M. Barrie

The man to judge a forger's work is a grinder, and not another forger.
Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade

Henry spoke to the grinder, and asked him if there was anything amiss with the stone.
Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade

The Grinder had not been taken, and a further remand was necessary.
Extract from : « The Vicar of Bullhampton » by Anthony Trollope

You see that this fellow whom they call the Grinder was certainly the man I struck.
Extract from : « The Vicar of Bullhampton » by Anthony Trollope

“Your turn next, Grinder,” he heard some one say as he passed.
Extract from : « Reginald Cruden » by Talbot Baines Reed

Grinder was arrested and tried but no proof could be secured.
Extract from : « The Conquest » by Eva Emery Dye

He held out his hands, hardened with manual toil—the hands of a grinder.
Extract from : « Tales of Secret Egypt » by Sax Rohmer

The Spitfire, Cracker, and Grinder were now coming into action.
Extract from : « The British Expedition to the Crimea » by William Howard Russell

Antonyms for grinder

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