grit

²grit

verb

grit·tedgrit·ting

Definition of GRIT

intransitive verb

: to give forth a grating sound

transitive verb

1

: to cause (as one's teeth) to grind or grate

2

: to cover or spread with grit; especially : to smooth (as marble) with a coarse abrasive

Examples of GRIT

1. <the crash victim gritted his teeth as a way of coping with the pain>

First Known Use of GRIT

1762

Related to GRIT

Synonyms: crunch, gnash, grate, grind, scrape, scrunch

Related Words: creak, groan, moan, rasp, scratch, whine; clash, collide, jangle, jar

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