The difference between Grinder and Submarine
When used as nouns, grinder means one who grinds something, such as the teeth, whereas submarine means a boat that can go underwater.
Submarine is also verb with the meaning: to operate or serve on a submarine.
Submarine is also adjective with the meaning: undersea.
check bellow for the other definitions of Grinder and Submarine
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Grinder as a noun:
One who grinds something, such as the teeth.
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Grinder as a noun (anatomical):
A molar.
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Grinder as a noun:
A power tool with a spinning abrasive disc, used for grinding, smoothing, and shaping materials, usually metal.
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Grinder as a noun (US, regional):
A sandwich made on a long, cylindrical roll.
Examples:
"I am going to the deli to get a grinder for lunch."
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Grinder as a noun:
A kitchen gadget for processing coffee, herbs etc. into small or powdered pieces
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Grinder as a noun:
The restless flycatcher () of Australia, which makes a noise like a scissors grinder.
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Grinder as a noun (music, slang):
A fan or performer of grindcore music.
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Grinder as a noun (slang, dated):
A student who studies hard; a swot.
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Grinder as a noun (slang, dated):
A person who coaches students for an upcoming examination.
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Grinder as a noun (ice hockey slang):
A hard-working, physical player with limited offensive ability.
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Submarine as an adjective:
Undersea.
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Submarine as an adjective:
Hidden or undisclosed.
Examples:
"a submarine patent"
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Submarine as an adjective (baseball):
Of a pitch, thrown with the hand lower than the elbow.
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Submarine as a noun:
A boat that can go underwater.
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Submarine as a noun:
A kind of sandwich made in a long loaf of bread.
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Submarine as a noun (baseball):
Pitch delivered with an underhand motion.
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Submarine as a noun:
Any submarine plant or animal.
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Submarine as a noun (informal):
A stowaway on a seagoing vessel.
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Submarine as a verb (intransitive):
To operate or serve on a submarine.
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Submarine as a verb (transitive):
To torpedo; to destroy with a sudden sneak attack.
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Submarine as a verb (intransitive, sometimes, figurative):
To sink or submerge oneself.