noun

crusher

KRUH-shuh

Crusher (noun) means a machine used to break rocks or other hard materials into smaller pieces. Example: “The quarry's crusher reduces boulders to gravel within seconds.”

noun

A machine used to break rocks or other hard materials into smaller pieces.

"The quarry's crusher reduces boulders to gravel within seconds."

Someone or something overwhelming or decisive.

"That defeat was a real crusher for the team's title hopes."

How to use crusher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually an industrial machine for breaking rock, or informally something that has a devastating effect.

Word forms

crushers plural, Crushers plural

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Etymology

Formed from crush plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "a thing that crushes".

Rhymes for crusher

usher pusher

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crusher” mean?

The word “crusher” means a machine used to break rocks or other hard materials into smaller pieces. In plain terms, usually an industrial machine for breaking rock, or informally something that has a devastating effect.

How do you pronounce “crusher”?

“Crusher” is pronounced KRUH-shuh (/ˈkɹʌʃə/ in IPA).

How do you use “crusher” in a sentence?

Here is “crusher” used in a sentence: “The quarry's crusher reduces boulders to gravel within seconds.”

What part of speech is “crusher”?

“Crusher” is a noun.

How many meanings does “crusher” have?

“Crusher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine used to break rocks or other hard materials into smaller pieces.