Crusher

usgb/ˈkrʌʃər/
noun

An instrument or machine that is used for crushing things like stone, glass, etc.

The workers fed the old building's bricks into the crusher to break them down for recycling.
Visual representation of "crusher" - An instrument or machine that is used for crushing things like stone, glass, etc.

Often appears as...

  • stone crusher
  • glass crusher
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Industrial Context

The term 'crusher' is often used in industrial settings involving construction or waste management.

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The construction site utilized a concrete crusher to repurpose building materials.
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Recycling Process

'Crusher' refers to machinery that breaks materials down to a smaller size for recycling or disposal.

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Glass bottles are sent to a crusher for recycling into new products.
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Not for Food

Despite synonyms like 'grinder', 'crusher' typically doesn't apply to kitchen devices for food processing.

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They used a pepper mill, not a pepper crusher, for seasoning the dish.
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