Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gnasher
Noun
/ˈnæʃər/
Definition
A gnasher refers to a person or animal that gnashes their teeth, showing anger or ferocity. It can also refer to something that bites or cuts sharply.
Examples
- The gnasher dog barked fiercely at the intruder.
- In the fairy tale, the hero faced the gnasher dragon guarding the treasure.
Meaning
The term often conveys a sense of aggression or the act of grinding down something with the teeth. It can describe both literal and figurative aspects of biting or tearing.
Synonyms
- biting
- gnawer
- chomper
- grinder
