Meaning of the word "garbage disposal" in English

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garbage disposal

US /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ dɪˈspoʊ.zəl/
UK /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ dɪˈspoʊ.zəl/
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Noun

1.

a device in the drain of a kitchen sink that grinds food waste so it can be washed away

Example:
Please don't put coffee grounds down the garbage disposal.
The plumber had to fix our clogged garbage disposal.
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