as in submarine
a large sandwich on a long split roll ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand

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Recent Examples of grinder Keep in mind that each grinder requires 6 AAA batteries, which are not included. Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024 Coffee machines, grinders, ovens and other systems are expensive, and cheaper alternatives can be appealing. Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, cut up cannabis flowers using scissors in a paper cup (can use herb grinder or pestle and mortar). Tor Haugan, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 This is Dodger Stadium versus Machado, Shohei versus Tatis, grinders versus showboaters, the real freeway series. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grinder 
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Noun
  • The Tomahawk is a long-range precision weapon used by the U.S. military's surface ships and submarines.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Long ago, an unlucky arthropod was buried alive in a submarine landslide.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Lioness is operating at a larger scale than the other Sheridan series, with heroes who are trying to (in their view) save the entire world from collapse, not just their dusty hometowns.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • That’s saying something, given Mackie’s career as an action hero and low-key heartthrob.
    John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • But another deal, a $6.99 meal for a 6-inch sub with a drink and cookies or chips, will end earlier than planned on December 26 after reportedly lackluster performance.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
  • With Blackstone’s backing, Jersey Mike’s is poised to expand internationally, enhance its technology, and continue delivering high-quality subs.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Most also carry lightweight weapons, such as depth charges and torpedoes, but generally other platforms are used to attack submarines.
    Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • This is a function of the inherent difficulty of defending against incoming ballistic missiles traveling at several times the speed of sound, not to mention dealing with stealthy cruise missiles and underwater torpedoes.
    Elbridge Colby, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2018

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“Grinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinder. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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