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Grit
ɡrɪt
Grit definitions
noun
grit
grits
gritstone
- small loose particles of stone or sand
"she had a bit of grit in her eye"
- (with numeral) indicating the grade of fineness of an abrasive
"400 grit paper"
- a coarse sandstone
"layers of impervious shales and grits"
- courage and resolve; strength of character
"I've known few men who could match Maude's grit"
courage courageousness bravery pluck mettle mettlesomeness backbone spirit strength of character strength of will moral fibre steel nerve gameness valour fortitude toughness hardiness resolve determination resolution
verb
grits
gritting
gritted
grit
- spread grit and often salt on (an icy road)
"the main roads in Plymouth will be gritted from 6.30 p.m. tonight"
- grate
"fine red dust that gritted between the teeth"