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Definition of crusher

crusher

/ˈkrʌʃ.ər/
crush · er
Plural:crushers
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• noun

1

A machine, tool, or device designed to compress, break, or pulverize large solid materials such as rocks, ore, scrap metal, or fruit into smaller pieces or juice.

Example

"The quarry installed a heavy-duty hydraulic crusher to break the granite boulders down into gravel."

2

A person or force that decisively defeats, overwhelms, or suppresses opposition, or an event or remark that is emotionally devastating.

Example

"Losing the championship in the final second was a real crusher for the entire team."

3

American A soft, foldable felt hat that can be rolled up or packed without losing its shape, or a military service cap with its stiffening wire removed.

Example

"The veteran pilot wore his weathered leather jacket and a classic crusher tilted slightly over one eye."

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• Rhymes for crusher

• Nearby Words

crusading
crush
crushable
crusher
crushing
crushingly
crushproof

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crusher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crusher
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