Definition of grit
1a : sand, gravelb : a hard sharp granule (as of sand); also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules
2 : any of several sandstones
3a : the structure of a stone that adapts it to grindingb : the size of abrasive particles usually expressed as their mesh
4 : firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger managed to survive by his grit and guile
5 capitalized : a Liberal in Canadian politics
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Examples of grit in a Sentence
He shook out his shoes to remove the small rocks and grit.
Through resourcefulness and grit, the pioneers survived the winter.
Origin and Etymology of grit
Middle English grete, from Old English grēot; akin to Old High German grioz sand
grit
Definition of grit
gritted
;gritting
intransitive verb
: to give forth a grating sound dry snow gritting beneath our feet
transitive verb
1 : to cause (one's teeth) to grind or grate gritted his teeth and faced the challenge
2 : to cover or spread with grit; especially : to smooth (a material, such as marble) with a coarse abrasive
Examples of grit in a Sentence
the crash victim gritted his teeth as a way of coping with the pain
Origin and Etymology of grit
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GRIT Defined for English Language Learners
grit
playDefinition of grit for English Language Learners
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: very small pieces of sand or stone
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: mental toughness and courage
GRIT Defined for Kids
Definition of grit for Students
1 : rough hard bits especially of sand
2 : strength of mind or spirit He had never learned to run properly, but … no one had more grit than he. — Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia
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GRIT
Legal Definition of GRIT
grantor retained income trust
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