Meat grinder
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a machine for cutting food, especially meat, into small pieces
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a mill for grinding meat
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any action resulting in injury or destruction
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A meat grinder is a kitchen appliance used for chopping and cutting meat, fish, vegetables and other food items into fine pieces. It typically consists of a feeding tube where the meat is inserted, a set of sharp blades or a screw that rotates to cut or mix the food, and plates with holes of various sizes for different grinding levels. The grinder may be powered manually by a hand crank or by an electric motor. It is often used in making sausages, hamburger patties or any dish that requires minced or ground meat.
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