Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crusher
noun
/ˈkrʌʃər/
Definition
A device or tool for breaking down something into smaller pieces or for crushing it into powder or paste.
Examples
- A stone crusher is used to break large rocks into smaller gravel.
- Her latest single is a real chart crusher, rapidly climbing the rankings.
- The company’s new marketing strategy has proven to be a crusher of competitors.
Meaning
The term ‘crusher’ can refer to machinery that compresses materials or can be used metaphorically to describe something that defeats or overwhelms.
Synonyms
- breaker
- grinder
- destroyer
- smash
- demolisher
