Crusher
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Definitions
2 meaningsA machine used to reduce the size of solid materials through compression.
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A machine for crushing materials.
The quarry used a large crusher to break down the rocks into gravel.
💡 Simply: Imagine a giant machine that smashes rocks or other materials into tiny bits. That's a crusher! It's like a super-powered blender for really tough stuff.
👶 For kids: A machine that smashes big things into small pieces.
More Examples
The new crusher significantly improved the efficiency of the recycling process.
How It's Used
"The mining company used a powerful crusher to extract the ore from the rock."
"The recycling plant utilizes several crushers to process plastic and glass."
A person or thing that has a devastating or overwhelming effect.
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A person or thing that overwhelms or defeats.
The unexpected news was a real crusher.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, something can be so disappointing or overwhelming that it feels like it 'crushes' you. Like if you fail a big test, that could be a 'crusher'.
👶 For kids: Something that makes you feel really, really sad or disappointed.
More Examples
The team suffered a crusher of a defeat in the final game.
How It's Used
"The new law was a crusher for small businesses."
"His performance was a crusher; he totally dominated the competition."
From the verb 'crush', Middle English 'crushen', from Old French 'cruissir' meaning 'to break, crush', from Vulgar Latin *'*crusiare', from Latin 'crustāre' ('to form a crust').
Historically, the term 'crusher' has been primarily associated with machinery, especially in industries involving mining and manufacturing.
Memory tip
Think of a machine that crushes things into smaller pieces.