noun
Uncommon
grader
GRAY-duh
Grader (noun) means a heavy construction machine used to level and smooth the ground. Example: “The road crew brought in a grader to flatten the dirt track.”
noun
1
A heavy construction machine used to level and smooth the ground.
"The road crew brought in a grader to flatten the dirt track."
2
A person who assigns marks to schoolwork or exams.
"The grader marked her essay with helpful comments in the margin."
3
A student in a specified year of school (US usage), such as a fifth grader.
"The third graders lined up for the school bus."
How to use grader
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: a leveling machine, a person who marks work, or a student in a particular school year.
Common pairings
road grader
fifth grader
exam grader
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- Plural
- graders
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Etymology
From grade plus the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for grader
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What does “grader” mean?
The word “grader” means a heavy construction machine used to level and smooth the ground. In plain terms, depending on context: a leveling machine, a person who marks work, or a student in a particular school year.
How do you pronounce “grader”?
“Grader” is pronounced GRAY-duh (/ˈɡɹeɪdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grader” in a sentence?
Here is “grader” used in a sentence: “The road crew brought in a grader to flatten the dirt track.”
What part of speech is “grader”?
“Grader” is a noun.
Is “grader” a common word?
“Grader” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “grader” have?
“Grader” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy construction machine used to level and smooth the ground.
