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- Dictionarygrit/ɡrɪt/
noun
- 1. small loose particles of stone or sand: "she had a bit of grit in her eye" Similar
- 2. courage and resolve; strength of character: "I've known few men who could match Maude's grit" Similar
verb
- 1. spread grit and often salt on (an icy road): "the main roads in Plymouth will be gritted from 6.30 p.m. tonight"
- 2. grate: "fine red dust that gritted between the teeth"
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The meaning of GRIT is sand, gravel. How to use grit in a sentence. sand, gravel; a hard sharp granule (as of sand); also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules; any of several sandstones…
a dish of hominy grain (= dried maize that has been made soft) eaten especially as a morning meal: Do you eat your grits with syrup, or just plain? See more.
a dish of hominy grain (= dried corn that has been made soft) eaten especially as a morning meal: Do you eat your grits with syrup, or just plain? See more.
If someone has grit, they have the determination and courage to continue doing something even though it is very difficult.
Definition of grit noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define grit. grit synonyms, grit pronunciation, grit translation, English dictionary definition of grit. 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...
There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun grit, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
GRIT meaning: 1 : very small pieces of sand or stone; 2 : mental toughness and courage.
Grit consists of tiny pieces of stone, often put on roads in winter to make them less slippery.
If someone has grit, they have the determination and courage to continue doing something even though it is very difficult. [...]
