grit
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. gravel.
sand or other fine grainy particles eaten by fowl to aid in digestion.
to cause to grind or grate together.
to make a scratchy or slightly grating sound, as of sand being walked on; grate.
Idioms about grit
grit one's teeth, to show tenseness, anger, or determination by or as if by clamping or grinding the teeth together.
Origin of grit
1Other words for grit
Other words from grit
- gritless, adjective
- gritter, noun
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How to use grit in a sentence
He was helped in part to build the idea and the business through his grit.
Nana nabs $6M for an online academy and marketplace dedicated to appliance repair | Ingrid Lunden | November 12, 2020 | TechCrunchGiuliani also labeled Philadelphia Democrats “elite,” which may be a historic first and fighting words in this town that prides itself on its grit.
Inside Philadelphia’s vote-counting operation, where democracy continued calmly amid the storm outside | Karen Heller | November 5, 2020 | Washington PostOne crucial lesson I have learned from my two years at the ’Tute is how to be a problem solver, through pure grit and commitment.
Sanding disks of various grit attach to the tool using stick-on adhesive or hook-and-loop fasteners.
Reliable random orbital sanders for your workshop | PopSci Commerce Team | October 9, 2020 | Popular-ScienceBoth grit and conscientiousness had a bit of predictive power on some outcomes, which isn’t surprising since some critics argue that grit is basically just a fancy repackaging of the older concept of conscientiousness.
After my crying spell stopped, I gritted my teeth, tucked my crutch under my right arm, and turned to my husband.
He consulted with his family, made a through-gritted-teeth call to the frontrunner, and bowed out.
Plight of the Republican Presidential Race’s Zombie Candidates | Matt Bennett | January 19, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAt the end, the would-be Washington is moved: “Gather your armies,” he says, through gritted teeth.
Every time McCain played the role of old-school culture warrior, he seemed to do it through gritted teeth.
"What do you suppose I'm trying to do," gritted Mollie between clenched teeth.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle | Laura Lee HopeHis fists clenched upon sand, and it gritted between his fingers, sifted away.
Star Born | Andre NortonI gritted my teeth at him, danced up and down, screaming an incoherent mockery and making antic faces.
Before Adam | Jack LondonBarney's answer came after a moment through gritted teeth: "I'll walk out—but I'll get you for this!"
Children of the Whirlwind | Leroy Scott"Ride up beside me and help me, or I shall let go," gritted Tad, holding to the fellow with all his strength.
The Pony Rider Boys on the Blue Ridge | Frank Gee Patchin
British Dictionary definitions for grit (1 of 2)
/ (ɡrɪt) /
small hard particles of sand, earth, stone, etc
Also called: gritstone any coarse sandstone that can be used as a grindstone or millstone
the texture or grain of stone
indomitable courage, toughness, or resolution
engineering an arbitrary measure of the size of abrasive particles used in a grinding wheel or other abrasive process
to clench or grind together (two objects, esp the teeth)
to cover (a surface, such as icy roads) with grit
Origin of grit
1Derived forms of grit
- gritless, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Grit (2 of 2)
/ (ɡrɪt) /
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