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meatgrinder.

A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmiːtɡɹaɪndə(ɹ)/
  1. A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

    Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder.
  2. An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such as a military battle or an occupational or athletic activity.

    informal
    The mountainous second day of the race was a real meatgrinder, with 20% of racers dropping out.
  3. A process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way.

    informal
    Senate confirmation hearings are a real meatgrinder, discouraging people from government service.
Where this word comes from

From meat + grinder.

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