Put down on roads in the winter to improve road conditions. It’s not salt usually, but sand or gravel. A gritting truck drops the grit.
Grit
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Grit, that is."
"I've never seen such a Grit in all my life."
Etymology & History
British small particles, courage, or road treatment. Multiple meanings. 'Gritting roads' is winter salt spreading. British texture, character, and road maintenance terminology.
Word Details
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Region
General British
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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