gritter

grit

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grit]
- /grɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grit]
- /grɪt/

Definitions of gritter word

noun gritter abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc. 1
noun gritter firmness of character; indomitable spirit; pluck: She has a reputation for grit and common sense. 1
noun gritter a coarse-grained siliceous rock, usually with sharp, angular grains. 1
noun gritter British. gravel. 1
noun gritter sand or other fine grainy particles eaten by fowl to aid in digestion. 1
verb with object gritter to cause to grind or grate together. 1

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Origin of gritter

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English gret, griet, grit, Old English grēot; cognate with German Griess, Old Norse grjōt pebble, boulder; see grits

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Parts of speech for Gritter

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gritter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gritter usage trend in Literature

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