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Gritting

Noun: The act of spreading grit or salt on roads, paths, or pavements to prevent or reduce the formation of ice.

Example sentence: The local council announced that gritting of the main roads will take place overnight to ensure safe driving conditions during the winter.

Verb: The act of applying grit or salt on roads, paths, or pavements to prevent or reduce the formation of ice.

Example sentence: The highways agency is responsible for gritting the motorways during cold weather to maintain road safety.

Adjective: Pertaining to the practice of spreading grit or salt on surfaces to prevent or reduce the formation of ice.

Example sentence: The local authorities have invested in specialized gritting vehicles to tackle the icy conditions.

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