Mincer/ˈmɪnsər/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Kitchen Equipment Mainly used in cooking contexts to refer to a machine that processes food. He bought a mincer to make homemade sausages. Pro Tip 2/3Specific Action Implies the action of chopping or grinding, especially meats, into smaller pieces. Can you use the mincer for these vegetables? Pro Tip 3/3Physical Object Refers to an actual device, not a method or process. The mincer is on the top shelf.