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gritted

The correct spelling is gritted.

How to pronounce gritted

verb

Say it like: Gri-tte-d

The correct spelling is gritted. Apparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger. For example: "He has a sleeping disorder and grits his teeth."

Usage Examples

He has a sleeping disorder and grits his teeth.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.Apparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger.
  2. 2.To cover with grit.
  3. 3.To give forth a grating sound, like sand under the feet; to grate; to grind.

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