Definition of
granite has definitions from the field of geology
1
[ noun ] (geology) plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

Related terms

batholith silicon

2
[ noun ] something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness)

Examples

"a man of granite"

Related terms

steadiness

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Rhymes with

rennet garnet planet magnet magnate inordinate bicarbonate electromagnet coordinate subordinate insubordinate cabinet sonnet bonnet laminate unfortunate extortionate disproportionate fortunate proportionate maginot indiscriminate groundnut nut knut nit knit baronet cabinet genet passionate hornet dispassionate compassionate infinite bennett sennett senate minute tenet bennet indefinite geminate incarnate unfortunate fortunate alternate bluebonnet sultanate predominate pinot peanut unit linnet whodunit signet definite effeminate affectionate nominate walnut obstinate hazelnut illuminate indeterminate coconut donut doughnut peanut chestnut chestnut

Phonetic and Homophones

G R AE1 N IH0 T
G R AE1 N AH0 T granat

Similar Spelling

gruntle grunter granted grantee granter grunt granitic grant grandiose grandness Greenidge Grande Grandi granth grandniece grantor Granato grinder Grindle Grondin Grunden grandee grenade Granata Grantham grinding grandeur grunting grind Grindelia grandson Grandison Grund grand

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