meatgrinder

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Meaning

1. noun A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.

   Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder.

2. noun An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such 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.

3. noun 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.

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