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Definition of gritting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
determinedshowing determination and courage
- She faced the challenge with a gritting attitude.
2.
road maintenanceTECH. UK related to spreading grit on roadsTECH. UK
- The gritting trucks were out early this morning.
3.
soundRare making a harsh grinding soundRare
- The gritting noise of the machinery was unbearable.
Noun
1.
determinationUK show of determination or resilienceUK
- Her gritting through the challenges inspired everyone..
2.
road safetyTECH. UK spreading grit on roads to prevent slippingTECH. UK
- Gritting is essential during winter to ensure road safety.
Origin of gritting
Old English, grēot (gravel) + -ing (action)
Examples of gritting in a sentence
Her gritting spirit inspired everyone. The gritting lorries prepared the roads for the icy night. A gritting schedule was posted for the upcoming snowstorm. The gritting sound of the brakes made everyone wince. The gritting of the gears signaled a mechanical problem. His gritting was evident during the tough negotiations.
The team's gritting was crucial to their victory. The city increased its budget for gritting this year. Gritting helps reduce accidents on icy roads.
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- French:déterminé, détermination, ...
- German:entschlossen, Widerstandsfähigkeit, ...
- Italian:determinato, tenacia, ...
- Spanish:decidido, tenacidad, ...
- Portuguese:determinado, determinação, ...
- Chinese:坚定的, 坚韧不拔, ...
- Japanese:決意のある, 根性, ...
- Arabic:صلب, الصمود, ...
- Hebrew:נָחוּשׁ, נחישות, ...
- Russian:решительный, стойкость, ...
- Ukrainian:рішучий, стійкість, ...
- Hindi:दृढ़, दृढ़ता, ...
Definition of grit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
teeth clenchingclench teeth tightly in anger or pain
- She had to grit her teeth to stay calm.
2.
surface coveringTECH. UK cover a surface with coarse particles to add tractionTECH. UK
- They grit the roads during icy weather.
Noun
1.
materialsmall hard particles of sand or stone
- The path was covered in grit after the storm..
2.
psychologyUS mental toughness and determinationUS
- She showed grit by finishing the marathon.
3.
foodRare US coarsely ground corn eaten as porridgeRare US
- We had grits for breakfast.
Images of grit
small hard particles of sand or stone 
coarsely ground corn eaten as porridge
Expressions with grit
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clench your teeth tightly
Grit your teeth and hold still while the dentist checks the filling.
face a difficult situation with determination
He gritted his teeth and continued the climb.
shows courage and determination when facing hard times
She showed true grit during the tough competition.
show courage and determination in difficult situations
She has grit and never gives up.
small stones or sand spread on roads
The road grit helped prevent cars from slipping on the icy road.
Origin of grit
Old English, grēot (sand, gravel)
Examples of grit in a sentence
I could see him grit his teeth in frustration. Workers grit the sidewalk to prevent slipping. They need to grit the path before the snowstorm hits. The beach had patches of grit near the shore. Grit from the construction site blew into the street. His grit was evident during the challenging project.
The athlete's grit inspired everyone on the team. Grits are a staple in Southern cuisine. She seasoned the grits with butter and salt.
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- French:serrer les dents, gravillon, ...
- German:zusammenbeißen, Splitt, ...
- Italian:serrare i denti, ghiaia, ...
- Spanish:apretar los dientes, grava, ...
- Portuguese:cerrar os dentes, areia, ...
- Chinese:咬紧, 砂砾, ...
- Japanese:歯を食いしばる, 砂, ...
- Arabic:كَزَّ عَلَى أَسْنَانِهِ, حَصى, ...
- Hebrew:לִסְגּוֹר שִׁנַּיִם, חָצָץ, ...
- Russian:сжать зубы, песок, ...
- Ukrainian:стискати зуби, гравій, ...
- Hindi:दाँत भींचना, रेत, ...
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