General Definition: 1. The action of turning a handle, such as on an old-fashioned printer or a clothes wringer, or any thing or any action directly or indirectly associated with this, especially a meat mincer. As a Noun: 1. A machine which cuts meat into very small pieces, especially a hand operated one. English = mincer. 2. Meat, usually lamb or beef, which has been minced. English = mincemeat. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To cut meat into very small pieces using a mincer, especially a hand operated one. English = mince.