gritting


grit

G0274500 (grĭt)n.1. Minute rough granules, as of sand or stone.2. The texture or fineness of sand or stone used in grinding.3. A coarse hard sandstone used for making grindstones and millstones.4. Informal Indomitable spirit; pluck.v. grit·ted, grit·ting, grits v.tr.1. To clamp (the teeth) together.2. To cover or treat with grit.v.intr. To make a grinding noise.
[Middle English gret, sand, from Old English grēot.]

gritting

(ˈɡrɪtɪŋ) na. the spreading of grit on road surfaces to render them less slippery for vehicles during icy weatherb. (as modifier): gritting lorries.