gnash

verb

gnashed; gnashing; gnashes

transitive verb

: to strike or grind (the teeth) together
gnash noun

Examples of gnash in a Sentence

dogs gnashing their teeth
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That, and an absolutely terrifying depiction of zombies that sprint and crawl over one another like a wave of gnashing undead rather than individuals. James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025 Some people might gnash their teeth or beat their fists over that, but Arquette is pragmatic. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 June 2025 All that gnashing and suckling is old hat — as old as the burgundy fedora Jordan slips on when playing the more jovial of these brothers in arms. A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025 An unholy chatter fills the soundtrack and what appears to be dozens upon dozens of shiny black bugs squirming and gnashing as each other. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gnash

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English gnasten

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gnash was in the 15th century

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“Gnash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnash. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

gnash

verb
: to strike or grind (as the teeth) together

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