Grinder
Encyclopedia
Machinery
- Angle grinderAngle grinderAn angle grinder, also known as a side or disc grinder, is a handheld power tool used for cutting, grinding and polishing.Angle grinders can be powered by an electric motor, petrol engine or compressed air. The motor drives a geared head at a right-angle on which is mounted an abrasive disc or a...
, hand held power tool - Grinding machineGrinding machineA grinding machine, often shortened to grinder, is a machine tool used for grinding, which is a type of machining using an abrasive wheel as the cutting tool...
, used in a machining operation to refine the surface of materials - Tool and cutter grinderTool and Cutter grinderA tool and cutter grinder is used to sharpen milling cutters and tool bits along with a host of other cutting tools.It is an extremely versatile machine used to perform a variety of grinding operations: surface, cylindrical, or complex shapes...
, a machine used to manufacture or resharpen cutting tools - Coffee grinder, a machine used for grinding coffee
- Herb grinderHerb grinderA herb grinder is a cylindrical contraption with two halves that separate and have sharp teeth or pegs aligned in such a way that when both halves are turned, material inside—typically tobacco or marijuana—is shredded, resulting in a product that burns more evenly.Herb grinders can be used to...
, a grinder used for herbs and plants including tobacco - Meat grinderMeat grinderA meat grinder or meat mincer is a kitchen appliance for grinding, fine mincing or mixing raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables or similar food. It replaces tools like the mincing knife, for example, which has been used to produce minced meat, filling etc. The producer puts the minced food into a...
, a machine used for grinding food - Wet grinderWet grinderA wet grinder is a grinder used with water. Wet grinders have a wide application in industry, workshops, and commercial and domestic kitchens throughout Africa and Asia...
People
- John GrinderJohn GrinderJohn Grinder, Ph.D., is an American linguist, author, management consultant, trainer and speaker. Grinder is credited with the co-creation with Richard Bandler of the field of Neuro-linguistic programming. He is co-director of Quantum Leap Inc., a management consulting firm founded by his partner...
(born 1940), co-founder of Neuro-Linguistic Programming - Bob Baker (boxer) (1926-2002), American heavyweight boxer nicknamed "The Grinder"
- Michael MizrachiMichael MizrachiMichael David Mizrachi is an American professional poker player who won the 2010 World Series of Poker $50,000 Players Championship.. Mizrachi also has two World Poker Tour Titles, and finished 5th in the Main Event of the 2010 World Series of Poker.-Personal life:Mizrachi was born in Miami,...
(born 1981), American professional poker player nicknamed "The Grinder"
Places
- Grinder, NorwayGrinder, NorwayGrinder is a village in the municipality of Grue, Norway. Its population is 233....
, a village - Grinder IslandGrinder IslandGrinder Island is one of the ice-covered islands in Marshall Archipelago, located within Sulzberger Ice Shelf, coastal Marie Byrd Land. The island is 7 nautical miles long and 1 nautical mile wide and lies 13 nautical miles southwest of Steventon Island. Mapped by United States Geological...
, Marshall Archipelago, Antarctica - Grinder RockGrinder RockGrinder Rock is the southernmost of a group of rocks extending from the southeast end of Intercurrence Island, in the Palmer Archipelago. Shown on Argentine and Chilean government charts of 1957. The name, given by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee in 1960, is descriptive of this...
, Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica
Other uses
- A regional name for a submarine sandwichSubmarine sandwichA submarine sandwich, also known as a sub among other names, is a sandwich that consists of a long roll of Italian or French bread, split lengthwise either into two pieces or opened in a "V" on one side, and filled with various varieties of meat, cheese, vegetables, seasonings, and sauces. The...
- Grinder (hockey), an ice hockey player whose primary function is checking opponents, several ships of the Royal Navy
- Organ grinder, the operator of a street organ
- Grinder (band)Grinder (band)Grinder was a late 80's/early 90's speed metal/thrash metal band from Germany. They released three full length albums and one EP before disbanding...
, a German speed/thrash band from the late 80s and early 90s - Grinders (footwear)Grinders (footwear)Grinders is a footwear line established in 1965 in the United Kingdom. Famous for their air cushion sole and leather footwear for both men and women, Grinders have become one of the leading "Street Fashion Footwear" brands from the United Kingdom. Utilising some of the best craftsmen in England,...
, a footwear brand - The GrinderThe GrinderThe Grinder is a first person shooter video game in development for the Wii, and a top-down shooter for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows by High Voltage Software. Its current status is unknown.-Plot:...
, a video game - MlynekMlynekMłynek may refer to the following places:*Młynek, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship *Młynek, Opoczno County in Łódź Voivodeship *Młynek, Radomsko County in Łódź Voivodeship...
, a board game also known as Grinder - The Grinder, a Java Load Testing Framework ~Sourceforge
See also
- GrindrGrindrGrindr is a geosocial networking application for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Blackberry OS and Android devices. Available for download from the Apple App Store and the Android Market, Grindr comes in both free and subscription-based versions . The app makes use of the device geolocation, which...
, a geosocial networking application for Android and Apple products