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单词 gnash
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gnash

[ nash ]
/ næʃ /
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verb (used with object)

to grind or strike (the teeth) together, especially in rage or pain.
to bite with grinding teeth.

verb (used without object)

to gnash the teeth.

noun

an act of gnashing.

Origin of gnash

1490–1500; variant of obsolete gnast,Middle English gnasten; compare Old Norse gnastan gnashing of teeth

OTHER WORDS FROM gnash

gnash·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby gnash

gnamma hole, gnar, gnarl, gnarled, gnarly, gnash, gnashers, gnash one's teeth, gnat, gnatcatcher, gnateater
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British Dictionary definitions for gnash

gnash
/ (næʃ) /

verb

to grind (the teeth) together, as in pain or anger
(tr) to bite or chew as by grinding the teeth

noun

the act of gnashing the teeth

Derived forms of gnash

gnashingly, adverb

Word Origin for gnash

C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse gnastan gnashing of teeth, gnesta to clatter
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