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Grit

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Meaning

Noun

  • A
    of
    small
    , such as
    ,
    ,
    from
    or other such
    , or
    from metalworking.
  • Sand or a
    –salt
    on
    and, especially,
    and
    to improve traction.
  • Inedible
    in food.
    A
    of the
    of an
    such as
    , the
    the number the
    the
    .
    In Geology:
    A
    ,
    ;
    . Also, a
    sharp-grained
    , e.g;
    grit.
    Strength of
    ; great
    or
    ; fortitude.
    Husked but
    oats.
    In Foods:
    Coarsely
    or
    used as porridge.
    In Canadian politics:
    A
    or
    of the Liberal Party of Canada or one of its
    (
    the Quebec
    wing).

    Verb

    Apparently only in
    : to
    ,
    in
    to
    or anger.
    To
    with grit.
    To
    a
    , like
    under the
    ; to
    ; to grind.

    Adj

    In Canadian politics:
    Of or
    to the Liberal Party of Canada.
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