n. 1. One who, or that which, grunts; specifically, a hog. “Bristled grunters.” Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) One of several American marine fishes. See Sea robin, and Grunt, n., 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Brass Founding) A hook used in lifting a crucible. [ 1913 Webster ]