A tough, unspectacular player who is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done This is usually meant to be a compliment; a "grinder" is usually an overachiever
A type of player known for his checking ability and work ethic; often associated with a player who is strong defensively, but who doesn't score many points
A grinder is a machine or tool for sharpening, smoothing, or polishing the surface of something. a machine for crushing coffee beans, peppercorns etc into powder
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States