Crusher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹʌʃə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crusher is a noun meaning Someone or something that crushes.
Meaning
Someone or something that crushes.
More Meanings
- A machine designed to crush rocks.
- (slang, dated) A policeman.
- (slang, obsolete) Something overwhelming.
Example Sentences
“She is a crusher, ain’t she now!” Mr. Foker asked of his companion.
Back in the lobby he bought a copy of Time but didn't like the way the plain-clothes crushers looked at him, and left.
[…] for unless a matter be true enough to stand a good deal of misrepresentation, its truth is not of a very robust order, and the blame will rather lie with its own delicacy than with the carelessness of the crusher.
Woe unto every backbiter, slanderer, who has gathered riches and counted them over thinking his riches have made him immortal! ¶ No indeed, he shall be thrust into the Crusher, and what shall teach thee what is the Crusher?
Word Forms
- crushers
Related Words
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