Translations for „grit“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

I . grit [grɪt] N

1. grit no pl (sand):

grit

piasek m

2. grit no pl:

grit (courage)

odwaga f

grit (determination)

wytrwałość f

3. grit AM:

grits pl (cereal)

kasza f

II . grit <-tt-> [grɪt] VB trans

1. grit (scatter sand):

grit

posypywać [perf posypać] piaskiem

2. grit a. fig (press together):

to grit one's teeth

zaciskać [perf zacisnąć] zęby

Usage examples with grit

to grit one's teeth

zaciskać [perf zacisnąć] zęby

to grind [or grit] one's teeth

zgrzytać [perf za-] zębami

I got an eyeful of dirt [or grit]

piasek m wpadł mi do oka

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

More educated adults tend to be higher in grit than less educated individuals of the same age.

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A final sanding with a fine grit belt makes it easier to polish the sanded acrylic.

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The clay powder then undergoes air screening to isolate clay particles of the finest grit size.

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The soils consist of primarily a mixture of sandstone and grit, with clays.

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A man full of grits is a man of peace.

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Like the screenings, the grit is transported to an offsite facility for disposal.

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Diamond pads come in many grit or mesh sizes.

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As with other rails, grit is swallowed to help break up food in the stomach.

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The polishing step, however, requires grits that are less familiar 8,000 14,000 50,000 and even 100,000.

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The audience was moved to tears on seeing the girl's grit and talent.

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