Definitions

1. noun

a hard, coarse-grained, granular rock composed of quartz and feldspar

“The hikers had to climb over the boulders of granite to reach the summit.”

2. noun

a type of decorative stone used in building and monumental masonry

“The architect chose granite for the exterior of the skyscraper due to its durability.”

3. verb

to become or make something rough or unpolished

“The weather had granite the freshly cut lawn.”