a dish of coarsely ground maize kernels boiled with water or milk

spread grit and often salt on (an icy road)

the main roads in Plymouth will be gritted from 6.30 p.m. tonight

a council gritting lorry

grate

fine red dust that gritted between the teeth

small loose particles of stone or sand

she had a bit of grit in her eye

courage and resolve; strength of character

I've known few men who could match Maude's grit