Meatgrinder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmiːtɡɹaɪndə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Meatgrinder is a noun meaning A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.
Meaning
A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.
More Meanings
- (informal) An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such as a military battle or an occupational or athletic activity.
- (informal) A process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way.
Example Sentences
Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder.
A world all too ready to swallow Their Kind in its all consuming meat grinder.
The mountainous second day of the race was a real meatgrinder, with 20% of racers dropping out.
Senate confirmation hearings are a real meatgrinder, discouraging people from government service.
Word Forms
- meatgrinders
- meat grinder
- meat-grinder
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include minigrinder, macerator, genogrinder, micropulverizer, meatometer, microdissector.
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