gritting

Spreading road salt

Gritting is the process of spreading grit—coarse sand or salt—on roads and pavements to prevent ice formation or improve traction in winter conditions.

In British English, gritting trucks spread this material before or during freezing weather.

Gritting also describes the action of clenching teeth together tightly, as in gritting your teeth through pain or difficulty.

roads

salt

Sodium chloride compound

spreaderTool for distribution
deicerSubstance removing frozen buildup
snowplowVehicle clearing frozen precipitation

ice · black ice · sleet · winter · sand · brine · truck · council · highways · slippery

determination

perseverance

Sustained resolve despite obstacles

tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
resolveFirmness of purpose
steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication

willpower · fortitude · resilience · endurance · pluck · spunk · stamina · courage · mettle · backbone

teeth

clenching

Squeezing tightly shut

jawBone holding teeth
grindingMolar action sometimes
bruxismInvoluntary jaw clenching

tension · stress · enamel · mouthguard · frustration · pain · anger · bite · dentist · nightguard

abrasion

sandpaper

Abrasive-coated finishing material

emeryGranular polishing mineral
scourClean by hard rubbing
scrubClean by rubbing hard

exfoliate · polish · sandblast · file · grind · buff · pumice · rasp · scrape · sanding

gritting

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perseverance

clenching

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