grit meaning and definition

GRIT noun

Definition of grit (noun)

1. a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
   • synonyms: gritrock, gritstone
2. fortitude and determination
   • "he didn't have the guts to try it"
   • synonyms: backbone, gumption, guts, moxie, sand

GRIT verb

Definition of grit (verb)

1. cover with a grit
   • "grit roads"
2. clench together
   • "grit one's teeth"