grubber
Noun
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Noun
grubber (plural grubbers)
- One who grubs.
- A machine or tool of the nature of a grub axe, grub hook, etc.
- (rugby) An attacking short distance kick in behind the defence in which the ball is bounced along the ground, using the uneven bounce of the ball to make it difficult for the defence to retrieve.
- Synonyms: grubber kick
- (cricket) A ball that bounces unusually low such that it is difficult for the batsman to hit properly.
- (UK, slang, dated) A sweetshop.
- 1925, The Oxford Outlook (issues 34-43, page 158)
- He could, moreover, no longer be tempted to the Grubber, for all chocolate and sweets were taboo.
- 1925, The Oxford Outlook (issues 34-43, page 158)
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