gristbite

/ˈɡrɪstbaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, sharp piece of metal, typically an edge or fragment that has broken off a larger tool, such as a gristmill blade.

“The old gristmill’s gristbite had been lodged in the worker’s shoe for days.”

Synonyms

  • grit
  • sliver

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • smoothen