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| grit [ grit ] |
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1. sand or stone grains: small pieces of sand or stone
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2. sandstone: sandstone, often used as a grindstone
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3. texture of grains: the texture of stone or particles used for grinding
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4. firmness of character: determination or strength of character
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transitive verb (past and past participle grit·ted, present participle grit·ting, 3rd person present singular grits) |
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1. clench teeth: to clench the teeth, especially when under stress
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2. put grit on something: to cover something with grit, especially an icy road
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| [ Old English grēot< Germanic] |
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grit your teeth to endure a trying situation and continue on without complaint
  We gritted our teeth and kept trudging through the snow until at last we reached the lodge.
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