Grinder
121gerund-grinder — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun : a pedantic teacher especially of Latin grammar * * * gerˈund grinder noun A pedantic teacher • • • Main Entry: ↑gerund …
122axe-grinder — noun see ax grinder …
123take a grinder — (Dickens) To put the left thumb to the nose and to work an imaginary coffee mill round it with the right hand (a gesture of derision) • • • Main Entry: ↑grind …
124knife-grinder — knifeˈ grinder noun Someone who grinds or sharpens knives • • • Main Entry: ↑knife …
125universal grinder — noun A versatile machine tool, able to perform external and internal cylindrical grinding, surface grinding, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑universe …
126organ-grinder — noun Date: circa 1807 one that cranks a hand organ; especially a street musician who operates a barrel organ …
127coffee grinder — slang for a spincaster reel, q.v …
128organ grinder — n. an itinerant street musician who earns a living by playing a hand organ or hurdy gurdy. [1800 10] * * * …