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gnash

verb \ˈnash\

Definition of GNASH

transitive verb

: to strike or grind (as the teeth) together

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Origin of GNASH

alteration of Middle English gnasten

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to GNASH

Synonyms: crunch, grind, grate, grit, scrape, scrunch

Other Dentistry Terms

bridge, crown, tush

Rhymes with GNASH

Asch, ash, bash, brash, cache, cash, clash, crash, dash, fash, flash, gash, hash, lash, mash, pash, plash, rash, sash, slash, smash, splash, stash, thrash, thresh, trash

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gnash

verb \ˈnash\

gnashedgnash·ing

Definition of GNASH for Kids

: to strike or grind (the teeth) together <He gnashed his teeth in anger.>

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