Definition of "crusher" [crush•er]

• Someone or something that crushes. (noun)
• A machine designed to crush rocks. (noun)
• A policeman. (noun)

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• "A crusher was a November loss to New England in which Mr. Manning appeared to be leading the Colts to a marvelous come-from-behind road win, only to throw a late interception and give Colts fans Super Bowl XLIV PTSD."
• "The so-called crusher gauge was, however, first used by Captain Sir Andrew Noble in his researches on powder."
• "The accompanying engravings represent an improved ore crusher, which is said to be very effective and economical in the use of power."