knife grinder

noun

1

: one that grinds knives: such as

a

: an itinerant tradesman who sharpens knives or other edged tools

b

: a device (as a grindstone or emery wheel) used for grinding or sharpening knives or other edged tools

2

: a European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)

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