Definitions

1. noun

a small, hard particle or speck, especially one that is abrasive or gritty; a grain or fragment of sand, stone, etc.

“The rough road was covered with a layer of grit from the previous night’s storm.”

2. noun

firmness of mind or spirit; courage in the face of difficulty or danger; determination and strength of character

“Her grit and determination helped her overcome the obstacles on her way to success.”

3. verb

to remove the outer layer from (something), especially a seed or a fruit; to crush or grind (something) into a powder or small pieces

“She grit the coffee beans to make a rich and smooth coffee.”