1. small particles of sand or stone
2. courage and determination despite difficulty

1. to clench the teeth together
2. to spread grit on a surface

Examples

• Sand and grit got into my shoes at the beach.
• The road crew spread grit on the icy highway.
• She showed real grit in finishing the marathon despite her injury.
• It takes grit to start your own business.
• He gritted his teeth and pushed through the pain.
• The city gritted the roads before the snowstorm.
• Her grit and determination impressed everyone.
• I could feel grit between my teeth after the sandstorm.