Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gride
verb
/ɡraɪd/
Definition
To give a sharp, grating sound, often by scraping one object against another.
Examples
- The cat made a gride as it clawed against the wooden door.
- She couldn’t help but gride the chalk against the blackboard, much to the annoyance of her classmates.
- As the old car started, it emitted a loud gride that echoed through the street.
Meaning
Gride refers to a specific noise often associated with scratching or scraping, typically creating an irritating or unpleasant auditory experience.
Synonyms
- grate
- scratch
- scrape
- rasp
