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grit

/gr/I/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

    noun.substance

    Synonyms gritrock gritstone

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. fortitude and determination

    noun.attribute

    Synonyms backbone gumption guts moxie sand

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Sand or gravel; rough, hard particles.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. cover with a grit

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Grit roads.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. clench together

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Grit one's teeth.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To give forth a grating sound, as sand under the feet; to grate; to grind.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  4. To grind; to rub harshly together; to grate; as, to grit the teeth.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

grisonsgrissinogristgristlegristlygristmillgrithgritrockgritsgritstonegrittinessgritty

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