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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024grit /grɪt/USA pronunciation n., v., grit•ted, grit•ting. n. [uncountable] - hard, abrasive particles, as of sand, stone, or gravel.
- firmness of character;
pluck:showed grit in the face of danger.
Idioms- Idioms grit one's teeth, to show forbearance or determination by or as if by clamping or grinding the teeth together.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024grit (grit),USA pronunciation n., v., grit•ted, grit•ting. n. - abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
- firmness of character;
indomitable spirit;
pluck:She has a reputation for grit and common sense. - a coarse-grained siliceous rock, usually with sharp, angular grains.
- British Termsgravel.
- sand or other fine grainy particles eaten by fowl to aid in digestion.
v.t. - to cause to grind or grate together.
v.i. - to make a scratchy or slightly grating sound, as of sand being walked on;
grate. - Idioms grit one's teeth, to show tenseness, anger, or determination by or as if by clamping or grinding the teeth together.
- bef. 1000; Middle English gret, griet, grit, Old English grēot; cognate with German Griess, Old Norse grjōt pebble, boulder; see grits
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged resolution, fortitude, courage.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: grit /ɡrɪt/ n - small hard particles of sand, earth, stone, etc
- Also called: gritstone any coarse sandstone that can be used as a grindstone or millstone
- indomitable courage, toughness, or resolution
vb (grits, gritting, gritted)- to clench or grind together (two objects, esp the teeth)
- to cover (a surface, such as icy roads) with grit
Etymology: Old English grēot; related to Old Norse grjōt pebble, Old High German grioz; see great, groats, gruel |