grinder
/ˈɡraɪndə(r)/noun
उच्चारण ग्राइन्डर
पीसने की मशीन, चक्की, ग्राइंडर
Core word
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a machine or tool for crushing something into very small pieces or into powder
पीसने की मशीन, चक्की, ग्राइंडर
- a coffee grinder
- She ground the spices in an electric grinder.
- We use a grinder to make dosa batter at home.
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- The mixer grinder stopped working in the middle of the preparation.
- The shop sells a manual grinder for pepper.
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a machine that makes a surface or an edge sharp or smooth by rubbing it against a hard rough wheel
धार रखने या घिसने की मशीन
- He sharpened the knife on a grinder.
- The mechanic used a grinder to smooth the rough edge of the metal.
- The workman used a grinder to remove the rust from the gate.
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- Sparks flew from the grinder as the blade touched the steel.
- A bench grinder is useful for sharpening tools.
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[C]
a person whose job is to grind something
पीसने या धार लगाने वाला
- a knife grinder
- The street grinder came every month to sharpen our kitchen knives.
- The grinder at the village mill ground the wheat into flour.
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- He worked as a lens grinder for a camera factory.
- A scissors grinder walked through the lanes calling out for customers.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
grinder (countable noun)
A grinder is a countable noun for a machine or tool that crushes things into powder or small pieces.
Grinder एक गणनीय संज्ञा है, जो किसी वस्तु को पीसने या छोटे टुकड़े करने वाली मशीन या औज़ार के लिए प्रयुक्त होती है।
- Radhika's mother bought a new mixer grinder.
- He ground the spices in a stone grinder.
noun + grinder
A first noun tells what is ground or what kind of machine it is.
पहली संज्ञा बताती है कि क्या पीसा जाता है या मशीन किस प्रकार की है।
- The coffee grinder makes a loud noise.
- The mechanic used an angle grinder to cut the metal bar.
grinder for + noun/-ing
For can show the purpose of the machine.
मशीन का उद्देश्य बताने के लिए for का प्रयोग हो सकता है।
- We need a grinder for making idli batter.
- This grinder is used for sharpening knives.
the grind / grind (verb)
The verb grind is irregular: grind, ground, ground. The noun grinder is formed from it with -er.
क्रिया grind अनियमित है: grind, ground, ground। संज्ञा grinder इसी में -er लगाकर बनी है।
- She ground the wheat into flour yesterday.
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type + grinder
coffeemeatmixerwetanglebench
- A wet grinder is useful for making dosa batter.
verb + grinder
switch oncleanbuyrepairuse
- Please switch off the grinder before opening the lid.
grinder + part
jarblademotorlidstone
- The blade of the grinder became blunt.
grinder + material
spicesgrainscoffee beansmetalstone
- She uses the grinder for spices every morning.
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- The old stone grinder still stands in the village kitchen.
गाँव की रसोई में पुरानी पत्थर की चक्की आज भी रखी है।
- The grinder broke down while making chutney.
चटनी बनाते समय grinder खराब हो गया।
- A worker was injured by a grinder in the workshop.
कार्यशाला में एक कर्मचारी grinder से घायल हो गया।
- My brother sharpened the axe on a bench grinder.
मेरे भाई ने bench grinder पर कुल्हाड़ी की धार तेज़ की।
- Radhika added coconut and green chillies to the grinder.
राधिका ने grinder में नारियल और हरी मिर्चें डालीं।
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✗ The wheat was grinded into flour.
✓ The wheat was ground into flour.
The past participle of grind is ground, not grinded.
Grind का past participle ground है, grinded नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These machines all break food down, but each does it differently.
ये सभी मशीनें भोजन को तोड़ती हैं, पर हर एक का तरीका अलग है।
A machine or tool that crushes or sharpens by rubbing or cutting.
रगड़कर या काटकर पीसने या धार देने वाली मशीन या औज़ार।
- She ground the masala in the grinder.
A machine that beats or blends soft things together.
नरम चीज़ों को फेंटने या मिलाने वाली मशीन।
- He used a mixer to whip the cream.
A machine with a jar and blades that makes liquids smooth.
जार और ब्लेड वाली मशीन जो तरल चीज़ें एकसार करती है।
- She made mango juice in the blender.