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grinder

noun grind·er \ˈgrīn-dər\

: a person or thing that grinds something

Full Definition of GRINDER

a : molar

b plural : teeth

: one that grinds

: a machine or device for grinding

: submarine 2

: an athlete who succeeds through hard work and determination rather than exceptional skill

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14th century

Synonyms: Cuban sandwich, submarine, hero, hoagie (also hoagy), Italian sandwich, po'boy (also poor boy), sub, torpedo

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