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gnashing

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gnash  (nsh)
tr.v. gnashed, gnash·ing, gnash·es
1. To grind or strike (the teeth, for example) together.
2. To bite (something) by grinding the teeth.

[Alteration of Middle English gnasten, gnaisten, possibly of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse gnastan, a gnashing.]

gnash n.
Translations
gnashing [ˈnæʃɪŋ]
A. N gnashing of teethrechinamiento m de dientes
B. ADJrechinante


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But, once down, he would writhe on the deck, gnashing his teeth in impotent rage - which was pretty horrible to behold.
And I loved even her naughtinesses, as when she stamped her foot at me, which she could not do without also gnashing her teeth, like a child trying to look fearsome.
They halted and urged him to move faster, but he entreated them not to approach him, and, leaping from his horse, began to roll frantically on the earth, gnashing his teeth and foaming at the mouth.
 
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