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grinder


Meanings
  • noun

    A kitchen appliance used to grind foods such as coffee beans, spices, or nuts.

    - "I use my grinder every morning to make fresh coffee."
    - "The spice grinder is essential for making curries."
    - "Can you please pass the salt grinder?"

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241452"

Synonyms

sub
Rhymes
Words rhyming with grinder
finder , grind-er , bind-er
Variants
List of all variants of grinder that leads to same result
grinder , grinders , Italian sandwich , hero , hoagie , po'boy , sub , submarine , submarine sandwich , submarines , torpedo , organ-grinder , organ-grinders
Etymology
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The word 'grinder' comes from the Old French word 'gryndre', which means 'to grind'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first electric coffee grinder was invented in 1900?

  2. The world's largest coffee grinder can grind 450 pounds of coffee beans in just one hour!

  3. Some spice grinders are made from volcanic rock, which helps to release the essential oils and flavors of the spices.


Related Concepts
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  1. coffee grinder: A type of grinder specifically designed for grinding coffee beans.

  2. spice grinder: A type of grinder used to grind spices and herbs.

  3. nut grinder: A type of grinder used to grind nuts into nut butter or flour.


Culture
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The grinder is a common kitchen appliance used in many households around the world. It is particularly popular in coffee culture, where it is used to grind coffee beans just before brewing for the best flavor.

How to Memorize "grinder"

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    - Imagine a kitchen countertop with a grinder in the center. Visualize the texture and shape of the grinder, and imagine the sound it makes as you turn the handle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grinder' with the smell of freshly ground coffee or spices to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

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