Meaning & Definition of Mincer in English
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Mincer
A device used for mincing meat or other food.
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɪnsər/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
mincersDetailed Definitions
Definition: An apparatus for chopping food into very small pieces.
Example Sentence: She used a mincer to prepare the meat for the sauce.
Definition: A person who minces, especially in the context of meat preparation.
Example Sentence: The mincer worked skillfully in the kitchen, providing ground beef for the chef.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English, from 'mince', meaning to cut into small pieces.
Synonyms
meat grindermeat chopperfood processor
Common Phrases and Expressions
- minced words: To speak in an indirect or ambiguous manner.
- mince no words: To speak frankly without avoiding topics.
Translations
- Spanish: picadora
- French: hacheuse
- German: Fleischwolf
- Russian: мясорубка
Related Words
- mince: To cut food into very small pieces.
- mincing: The act of cutting food into small pieces.
Slang Meanings of mincer
Meaning: To be overly careful with words.
Example Sentence: He tends to mince his words when discussing sensitive topics.
Meaning: To act in a dramatic or exaggerated manner.
Example Sentence: She minced around the stage, playing up the character.