gritting

British  

/ ˈɡrɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the spreading of grit on road surfaces to render them less slippery for vehicles during icy weather

   2. ( as modifier )

      gritting lorries

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Example Sentences

Liu said he was "gritting my teeth and holding on" -- and hoping that the government helped to "stabilise the currency".

From Barron's

It said contractors would be sent to the site "to assist with gritting the road surface and ensure it is safe before re-opening", adding local diversions have been put in place.

From BBC

She’s gritting her teeth and yelling, and the god looks surprised—in an irritated sort of way.

From Literature

You could almost hear international observers gritting their teeth and nodding along: No lies detected!

From Salon

I was headlining at an age where most of the people around me were still gritting it out in clubs and you’re alone.

From Los Angeles Times