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gritting
Variant of grit
grit
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grit (grit)
noun
- rough, hard particles of sand, stone, etc.
- the texture of stone, with regard to the fineness or coarseness of its grain
- any of several sandstones with large, sharp grains, often used for grindstones
- ☆ stubborn courage; brave perseverance; pluck
Etymology: with Early ModE vowel shortening < ME grete < OE greot, akin to Ger griess IE base *ghrēu-, to rub hard over, crumble > great
transitive verb gritted grit′·ted, gritting grit′·ting
- to cover with grit
- ☆ to clench or grind (the teeth) in anger or determination
intransitive verb
to make a grating sound
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