grinder
noun[C]
uk/ˈɡraɪn.dər/us/ˈɡraɪn.dɚ/grindernoun[C](MACHINE)
amachineused toruborpresssomething until itbecomesapowder:
碾磨器械,研磨机acoffee/peppergrinder咖啡豆/辣椒碾磨机

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US(alsomeat grinder);(UKmincer)
amachineused forcuttingmeatinto verysmallpieces
See also
knife grinder

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Kitchen appliances
- Aga
- air fryer
- blender
- broiler
- cafetière
- frier
- gas mark
- griddle
- halogen hob
- hand blender
- meat grinder
- mincer
- multicooker
- oven
- oven hood
- stovetop
- teakettle
- toaster
- toaster oven
- white goods
grindernoun[C](SANDWICH)
US
along,thinroll(= aloafofbreadfor oneperson)filledwithmeatorcheese, and oftenlettuce,tomatoes, etc.:
If you'rehungry,orderthemeatballgrinder.
They make the mostperfectdeligrinder.
Synonym
sub(SANDWICH)informalUS

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- A grinder can beservedhotorcold.
- TheclassicRhode Island grinderfeaturesthefinestItaliancoldcutsdressedwitholiveoilandredwinevinegar.
- Just put out thesausagemixtureandleteveryone maketheirown grinders.
Sandwiches & snacks
- avocado toast
- banh mi
- BLT
- Bombay mix
- breakfast bar
- Cubano
- Denver sandwich
- devils on horseback
- double-decker
- elephant ear
- jam sandwich
- kettle chip
- mezze
- muffuletta
- munchies
- sandwich
- sarnie
- shrimp chip
- slider
- snack mix