by King May 15, 2003
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by Primorec May 15, 2008
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by lottagrinders March 21, 2013
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Player A: "Hey, QuidditchKid792. How did you get your level up so fast from last night? You must have gone up three levels!"
Player B: "My friend is a grinder, and he leveled me up all last night in exchange for some Tier 6 equipment."
Player B: "My friend is a grinder, and he leveled me up all last night in exchange for some Tier 6 equipment."
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Get the grinder mug.A U.S. Marine Corps nickname for the drill field, often a large paved avera, where official drill & ceremonies are conducted. New recruits first experience the grinder at their Recruit Depot.
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