Schleifmaschine — meaning in English

English meaning

• grinder noun A device or machine used to crush, grind, or sharpen something, such as a coffee grinder or an angle grinder.
• sander noun A power tool used to smooth surfaces, especially wood, with an abrasive.

Senses

Schleifmaschine is used for these senses in English:

• bench grinder A grinder, typically with a pair of grinding wheels (one at each end of the motor shaft) that is designed to be permanently mounted on a workbench.
• grinder (slang) Any tooth.
• sander A machine to mechanize the process of sanding.

grinder — full definition

1. noun A device or machine used to crush, grind, or sharpen something, such as a coffee grinder or an angle grinder.
2. noun A long sandwich, especially a toasted submarine-style sandwich.
3. noun Someone who works relentlessly hard, especially with modest but steady results.

sander — full definition

1. noun A power tool used to smooth surfaces, especially wood, with an abrasive.
2. noun A device on a train that spreads sand on the rails to improve traction in wet or icy conditions.

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