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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…
GRIT definition: 1. very small pieces of stone or sand: 2. courage and determination despite difficulty: 3. a dish…. Learn more.
From NPR. The zippered back window quickly became stiff with dust and grit and nearly impossible to open and close. From CNET. I think the biggest thing is, if you don't have grit in this thing, if you don't have some perseverance about you, you're in trouble. From CBS Local.
Grit is a coarse, gravelly dust. If you don't rinse dried beans before you cook them, you may end up crunching grit between your teeth. Grit is small, sandy pieces of rock or stone.
1. rough, hard particles of sand, stone, etc. 2. the texture of stone, with regard to the fineness or coarseness of its grain. 3. any of several sandstones with large, sharp grains, often used for grindstones. 4. US. stubborn courage; brave perseverance; pluck.
1. hard, abrasive particles, as of sand, stone, or gravel. 2. firmness of character; indomitable spirit; pluck. 3. a coarse-grained siliceous rock, usu. with sharp, angular grains. 4. the granular texture of stone, sandpaper, etc., with respect to coarseness or fineness. v.t.
the courage and strength of mind that makes it possible for somebody to continue doing something difficult or unpleasant. It takes sheer grit to stand up to a bully like that. At times he got discouraged, but his grit and determination kept him going. Extra Examples. Topics Personal qualities c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
noun. 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. Synonyms: courage, fortitude, resolution.
GRIT definition: 1. very small pieces of stone or sand: 2. the quality of being brave and determined 3. to put grit…. Learn more.
noun. grits. Rough, hard particles of sand, stone, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The texture of stone, with regard to the fineness or coarseness of its grain. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Any of several sandstones with large, sharp grains, often used for grindstones.
