Meaning of GNASH
| Pronunciation: | | nash
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [v] grind together, of teeth |
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| | See Also: | | grate, grind | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Gnash\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gnashed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Gnashing}.] [OE. gnasten, gnaisten, cf. Icel. gnastan a
gnashing, gn?sta to gnash, Dan. knaske, Sw. gnissla, D.
knarsen, G. knirschen.]
To strike together, as in anger or pain; as, to gnash the
teeth.
\Gnash\, v. i.
To grind or strike the teeth together.
There they him laid, Gnashing for anguish, and despite,
and shame. --Milton.
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| Easton Bible Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Heb. harak, meaning "to grate the teeth", (Job 16:9; Ps. 112:10; Lam. 2:16), denotes rage or sorrow. (See also Acts 7:54; Mark 9:18.) |
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| | Related Terms: | | bite, bolus, champ, chaw, chew, chew the cud, chew up, chomp, cud, gnaw, gob, grind, gum, masticate, morsel, mouth, mouthful, mumble, munch, nibble, nip, quid, ruminate, snap, swallow |
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