meatgrinder.
A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.
Meaning & usage
A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.
Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder.
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.
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.
Where this word comes from
From meat + grinder.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.