rivjärn — meaning in English

English meaning

• grater noun A kitchen tool with a rough, sharp-edged surface used to shred food such as cheese or vegetables into small pieces.
• harridan noun A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

Senses

rivjärn is used for these senses in English:

• battle axe (informal, sometimes, humorous) A domineering, antagonistic woman.
• grater a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump
• harridan A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

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