gritting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of grinding or gnashing the teeth, often in response to anger or frustration.

  - "He gritted his teeth in anger."
  - "She gritted her teeth as she climbed the steep hill."

• Noun

  The spreading of salt, sand, or other abrasive materials on roads or walkways to prevent slipping due to ice or snow.

  - "The city announced that gritting of the roads would begin at midnight."
  - "The gritting truck passed by, scattering salt on the icy pavement."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gritting
biting , fighting , righting

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Variants

List of all variants of gritting that leads to same result
grit , grits , gritted , gritting

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to grind', from the Old English 'grittan' or 'gretan'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of gritting as a verb was in the 14th century.

2. Some countries use beet juice instead of salt for gritting.

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Related Concepts

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1. de-icing: The process of removing ice and snow from surfaces to ensure safety and functionality.

2. winter maintenance: The various measures taken to keep roads and walkways safe and passable during the winter months.

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Culture

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In literature, gritting is often used metaphorically to describe a character's determination or resolve, particularly in the face of adversity. In art, it has been depicted in sculptures and paintings as a symbol of strength and resilience.

How to Memorize "gritting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize grinding your teeth or spreading salt on the road.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of gritting with determination and strength.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gritting my teeth' to remember the definition of the verb form.

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