Definition of Grit
Grit
grit
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
courage, resolve, strength of character and mind;
e.g. Their team was full of grit and determination to win.
(noun)
a hard sharp granule (as of sand or gravel);
e.g. His body was covered in grit from the beach.
(verb)
to give forth a grating sound;
e.g. With each step, the snow grit beneath his booted feet.
(verb)
to cause (one's teeth) to grind or grate;
e.g. Nails on a chalkboard had the power to make people grit their teeth.
(verb)
to cover or spread with grit, or an abrasive substance;
e.g. The sandpaper grit against the wood to smooth it down.
(noun)
abrasive, typically small, particles;
e.g. The new exfoliation cream has a great grit to help clean out the pores.
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Quotes
"Being a professional is doing all the things you love to do on the days you don't feel like doing them." -- Julius Erving
"No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up." -- Regina Brett
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