verb
gnash
Gnash (verb) means to grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.
verb
1
To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.
2
To grind between the teeth.
3
To clash together violently.
4
To run away.
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Etymology
From Middle English gnasten. Origin unknown; the word is probably either Germanic or ultimately onomatopoeic. Compare Old Norse gnastan, Danish gnaske ("munch", "crunch"), German knirschen, German Low German gnirschen, gnörschen (“gnash”), Swedish gnissla (“squeak; gnash”), all of onomatopoeic origin.
Rhymes for gnash
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What is the meaning of gnash?
"gnash" (verb) means to grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.
What are the different meanings of gnash?
"gnash" has 3 main meanings: 1. To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger; 2. To grind between the teeth; 3. To clash together violently.