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gritting Synonyms & Antonyms

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Gritting as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of grit

2

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

He has a sleeping disorder and grits his teeth.

3

To cover with grit.

4

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

Gritting as a Noun

1

The act by which something is gritted.

Gritting in a Sentence

He has a sleeping disorder and grits his teeth.

Word Forms & Grammar

gritting

gritting (plural grittings)

Words That Rhyme With Gritting

Quick Facts About Gritting

Part of speechverb, noun
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of grit
Pluralgrittings