gritted

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Verb grit has 2 senses

grit - cover with a grit; "grit roads"
--₁ is one way to coat, surface

Derived form: noun grit₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
grit - clench together; "grit one's teeth"
--₂ is one way to clench
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Gritted

Definition:

verb (past tense of "grit")

1. pressed or clenched tightly together, especially due to anger, pain, or determination.

2. to cover or sprinkle with small hard particles, like sand or gravel.

Examples:

1. She gritted her teeth and persevered through the difficult workout.

2. The hiker gritted his teeth as he climbed the steep mountain trail.

3. The playground was gritted with sand to provide a safer surface for the children.

4. The icy road was gritted to improve traction for the drivers.

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