gnashes

verb

Definition of gnashesnext
present tense third-person singular of gnash
as in grits
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound dogs gnashing their teeth

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  • The spiral layer also provides a deeper exfoliation that scrapes off dead cells, resulting in smoother, silkier skin.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The awfulness of it scrapes my veins, turning everything orange and raw.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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