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Gride (verb) means to stab or wound something with a weapon.

verb
1
To stab or wound something with a weapon.
2
To move or pass through something.
3
To make a harsh, scraping noise.
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Etymology

A metathetic variant of gird ("to strike, smite, upbraid, scold, jibe"), which developed from Middle English girden, gerden ("to strike, thrust, smite", literally "smite with a rod"), itself from gerd, yerd ("a rod, yard"). See also yard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gride?
"gride" (verb) means to stab or wound something with a weapon.
What is another word for gride?
Other words for "gride" include kebab, foin, jab, chive, job, chib.
What are the different meanings of gride?
"gride" has 3 main meanings: 1. To stab or wound something with a weapon; 2. To move or pass through something; 3. To make a harsh, scraping noise.

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