meatgrinder
A device for cutting meat into very small piecesA device for cutting meat into very small pieces.
Meaning
3 sensesA device for cutting meat into very small pieces.
Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder.
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м'ясору́бкаmʺjasorúbka
(informal)An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such as a military battle or an occupational or athletic activity.
The mountainous second day of the race was a real meatgrinder, with 20% of racers dropping out.
мясору́бкаmjasorúbka
м'ясору́бкаmʺjasorúbka
(informal)A process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way.
Senate confirmation hearings are a real meatgrinder, discouraging people from government service.
мясору́бкаmjasorúbka
м'ясору́бкаmʺjasorúbka
Translations
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Origin
From meat + grinder.From meat + grinder.
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Forms
plural: meatgrindersWord family
1 related wordsSee also
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