An aggressive or very violent contest or confrontation.
A large financial loss or massive layoff brought about by negative economic conditions.
Indiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.
A bath taken in warm blood used as a restorative or medical treatment.
An upset (as of a game with unexpected results, or a national presidential convention) or heavy defeat.
An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such as a military battle or an occupational or athletic activity.
A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.
The mountainous second day of the race was a real meatgrinder, with 20% of racers dropping out.
A process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way.