noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who grouses; a grumbler.
2. 2
   A temporary pile driven into the bottom of a river to hold a boat in position; a spud.
3. 3
   A protrusion on the surface of a wheel or continuous track segment, intended to increase traction in soil, snow, or other loose material.

Synonyms

All synonyms

complainantcomplainercrabcrankcrosspatchfrondeur

Etymology

Etymology 1

From grouse + -er.

Etymology 2

Unknown.

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