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Grit

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Physical Sensation

Use 'grit' to describe the irritating feel of tiny particles.

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She winced as she felt grit against her skin.
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Not Just Dirt

'Grit' often implies toughness or hardiness of the particles.

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Boot prints were left in the wet grit on the sidewalk.
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