meatgrinder

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Definition von meatgrinder im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A physically dangerous or wearing activity, as a military battle, or an occupational or athletic activity

The mountainous second day of the race was a real meatgrinder, with 20% of racers dropping out.

A device for cutting meat into very small pieces

Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder.

A process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way

Senate confirmation hearings are a real meatgrinder, discouraging people from government service.

Etymologie

() meat +‎ grinder