Grit
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Grit refers to small, coarse particles of stone, sand, or other granular material, often used for abrasive purposes.
In geology, grit specifically denotes a type of sandstone with visible grains, often used in construction or sharpening tools.
In poultry farming, grit is crushed stone or shell fed to birds to aid digestion by grinding food in their gizzards.
The term also appears in psychological contexts, where it describes perseverance and passion for long-term goals.
The hen swallowed grit to help digest her feed.
Firmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- courageFortitude facing danger
fortitude · resolve · endurance · toughness · backbone · stamina · willpower · pluck
determination
Firmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
courage · fortitude · resolve · endurance · toughness · backbone · stamina · willpower · pluck · mettle
sand
Fine rock particles
coarse · abrasive · sandpaper · granules · sediment · roughness · grime · dirt · powder · residue
hominy
Alkali-processed dried kernels
Southern · breakfast · creamy · shrimp · cheese · buttery · stone-ground · bowl · comfort food · boiled
- TV NetworksABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, CNN
- Nonfiction BooksFreakonomics, The Selfish Gene, Flow, The Double Helix, Silent Spring
- self-helpself-help, self-help books, advice, self-improvement, personal development
Gritquitting
Ceasing an activity
giving up · surrender · capitulation · weakness · spinelessness
- nitty grittyEssential practical details
- grit one's teethEndure something unpleasant
- grit your teethEndure something unpleasant determinedly
- true gritAuthentic, steadfast courage
- shrimp and gritsShellfish on corn porridge
- gritty realismUnvarnished depiction of hardship