meatgrinder vs weapon

meatgrinder

noun
  • A device for cutting meat into very small pieces. 

  • An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such as a military battle or an occupational or athletic activity. 

  • 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. 

weapon

noun
  • A tool of any kind. 

  • An idiot, an oaf, a fool, a tool; a contemptible or incompetent person. 

  • An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords; arm. 

  • An instrument or other means of harming or exerting control over another. 

  • A very skilled, competent, or capable person or thing worthy of awe. 

verb
  • To equip with a weapon; to arm. 

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