Crusher
(noun)
- A machine designed to reduce large objects into smaller pieces by grinding, crushing, or cutting.
- A person or thing that crushes.
- A device used to crush something, such as a rock or glass.
Origin:
Late 18th century: from crush + -er.
Examples:
- The crusher was used to break down the large rocks into smaller ones.
- The grape crusher was used to crush grapes for wine making.
- The ice crusher was used to make crushed ice for drinks.
- The can crusher was used to crush cans for recycling.
- The crusher was a powerful machine that could crush rocks and concrete.