Gritting

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbApparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger.

"He has a sleeping disorder and grits his teeth."

2.verbTo cover with grit.

3.verbTo give forth a grating sound, like sand under the feet; to grate; to grind.

4.nounThe act by which something is gritted.

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