sorra — meaning in English

English meaning

• grit noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
• sand noun Loose grains of rock, finer than gravel but coarser than silt, found on beaches and in deserts.

Senses

sorra is used for these senses in English:

• grit Small, hard, inedible particles in food.
• sand (uncountable) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.

grit — full definition

1. noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
2. noun Courage, determination, and mental toughness in the face of difficulty.
3. verb To clench (the teeth), especially to endure pain or push through difficulty.

sand — full definition

1. noun Loose grains of rock, finer than gravel but coarser than silt, found on beaches and in deserts.
2. noun A pale beige colour resembling that of typical sand.
3. noun Personal courage or grit.
4. verb To smooth or clean a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper or an abrasive.

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