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grouser

UK
/ˈgraʊsə/
US
/ˈgraʊsɚ/

Translations

grousernoun
grousers
pl
UK
/ˈgraʊsə/
US
/ˈgraʊsɚ/
The tank's grouser helped it move over rough terrain.
Гусеница танка помогала ему двигаться по пересеченной местности.
The old man was known as a grouser in the neighborhood.
Старик был известен как бурчун в округе.
Additional translations
зубец
шип
Synonyms
grumbler
complainer
griper
whiner
moaner
grouseradjective
UK
/ˈɡraʊsə/
US
/ˈɡraʊsər/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "grouser bar", "grouser height").
Synonyms
grumpier
querulous
petulant
peevish
crabby
cantankerous
irritable
cross
sulky
complaining
fractious
crotchety
grouchier
grouseadjective

grouser

Comp.

grouser
Comp.
grousest
Super.
Australian/New Zealand informal slang meaning ‘excellent’
Synonyms
fabulous
brilliant
awesome
smashing
first-rate
top-notch
fantastic
terrific
splendid
superb
great
excellent

Definitions

grousernoun
A person who complains or grumbles frequently.
The office grouser was at it again, complaining about the new coffee machine.
A device attached to the tracks of a vehicle, such as a tank or bulldozer, to increase traction.
The engineer inspected the grouser to ensure it was properly fitted to the bulldozer's tracks.
grouseradjective
Relating to or designed for a grouser—the traction projections on the tracks of a vehicle.
Technicians checked the grouser height on the excavator’s track shoes.
grouseadjective
Excellent; very good (chiefly Australia and New Zealand, informal).
That new café is really grouse.
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