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• grit|stone — «GRIHT STOHN», noun. a coarse sandstone, of the kind used for millstones and grindstones …   Useful english dictionary

• grit — [grit] n. [with Early ModE vowel shortening < ME grete < OE greot, akin to Ger griess IE base * ghrēu , to rub hard over, crumble > GREAT] 1. rough, hard particles of sand, stone, etc. 2. the texture of stone, with regard to the fineness …   English World dictionary

• Stone mastic asphalt — was developed in Germany in the 1960 s, Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) provides a deformation resistant, durable surfacing material, suitable for heavily trafficked roads. SMA has found use in Europe, Australia, the United States, and Canada as a… …   Wikipedia

• grit — ► NOUN 1) small loose particles of stone or sand. 2) (also gritstone) a coarse sandstone. 3) courage and resolve. ► VERB (gritted, gritting) 1) clench (the teeth), especially in order to keep one s resolve …   English terms dictionary

• Grit Fell — Infobox Mountain Name = Grit Fell Photo = Grit Fell.jpg Caption = Looking east from Grit Fell towards Ward s Stone Elevation = 468 m (1535 ft) Location = Forest of Bowland, England Range = Prominence = c. 33 m Coordinates = Topographic OS… …   Wikipedia

• grit — [[t]grɪt[/t]] n. v. grit•ted, grit•ting 1) hard, abrasive particles, as of sand, stone, or gravel 2) firmness of character; indomitable spirit; pluck 3) pet a coarse grained siliceous rock, usu. with sharp, angular grains 4) the granular texture… …   From formal English to slang

• Grit bin — A grit bin or salt bin is an item of street furniture, commonly found in countries where freezing temperatures and snowfall occur , which holds a mixture of salt and grit which is spread over roads if they have snow or ice on them. A grit bin… …   Wikipedia

• grit — grit1 [grıt] n [U] [Sense: 1 2; Origin: Old English greot] [Sense: 3; Origin: Old English grytt] 1.) very small pieces of stone or sand ▪ Make sure both surfaces are free from dust and grit. ▪ The council is responsible for putting grit on icy… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• grit — [[t]grɪ̱t[/t]] grits, gritting, gritted 1) N UNCOUNT Grit is very small pieces of stone. It is often put on roads in winter to make them less slippery. He felt tiny bits of grit and sand peppering his knees. 2) N UNCOUNT If someone has grit, they …   English dictionary

• grit — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 small pieces of stone … OF GRIT ▪ bit, piece ▪ A bit of grit got into my eye. 2 courage/determination ADJECTIVE ▪ sheer, true …   Collocations dictionary

• grit — grit1 [ grıt ] noun uncount 1. ) very small pieces of stone or sand 2. ) INFORMAL determination to succeed, even in very difficult situations grit grit 2 [ grıt ] verb grit your teeth 1. ) to press your teeth together tightly, for example because …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English