Definition of
grit has definitions from the field of geology
1
[ noun ] (geology) a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

Synonyms

gritstone gritrock

Related terms

sandstone

2
[ verb ] clench together

Examples

"grit one's teeth"

Related terms

clench

3
[ verb ] cover with a grit

Examples

"grit roads"

Related terms

coat

4
[ noun ] (informal) fortitude and determination

Synonyms

guts backbone gumption moxie sand

Examples

"he didn't have the guts to try it"

Related terms

fortitude colloquialism

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Rhymes with

writ brit britt garret hypocrite secret sanskrit disparate spirit electorate culprit desperate

Phonetic and Homophones

G R IH1 T

Similar Spelling

gritty grot grout Groth Grote groat griot Greta greet great grate growth grotty grotto Grothe Gretta Gruidae grid grad

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