grit

US /ɡrɪt/
UK /ɡrɪt/
"grit" picture
1.

courage and resolve; strength of character

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It takes real grit to overcome such challenges.
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She showed remarkable grit in finishing the marathon despite her injury.
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couragebraveryfortituderesilienceperseverance
2.

loose particles of stone or sand

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The road was covered with loose grit after the storm.
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He felt a piece of grit in his eye.
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gravelsanddustpebblesdebris
1.

to clench (the teeth), especially in response to anger or pain

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He had to grit his teeth to hold back the scream.
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She gritted her teeth and pushed through the pain.
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clenchgnashgrind
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grit your teeth