Grit | Mean of grit in English Dictionary
/ˈgrɪt/
- Noun
- very small pieces of sand or stone
- He shook out his shoes to remove the small rocks and grit.
- mental toughness and courage
- Through resourcefulness and grit, the pioneers survived the winter.
- Verb
- to press or rub your teeth together
- He gritted his teeth in anger/pain.
- to show courage and determination when you are dealing with problems or challenges
- Starting your own business can be very tough, but you just have to grit your teeth and keep working at it.
