Meatgrinder

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

"Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder."

2.nounA physically dangerous or wearing activity, 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."

3.nounA process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way.

"Senate confirmation hearings are a real meatgrinder, discouraging people from government service."

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