English to English Dictionary

Grimming

The act of making a grimace, especially showing pain, strain, or disapproval.

Grinding-stone

A stone used for grinding, sharpening, or pulverizing grain, food, or tools.

Grip

A firm hold or tight grasp with the hand.

Gross Domestic Product

The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

Grounding

The act of returning to a state of mental clarity, realism, and emotional stability after a period of fantasy, distraction, or emotional high.

Groundwork

Work done as a preliminary or basis for future work, study, or achievement.

Growlery

A private room or retreat to which one retires when in a bad mood or wishing to be alone.

Grown-up

An adult person; used especially in conversation with or by children.

Guaco

Any of various tropical American climbing plants of the genus Mikania or Aristolochia, traditionally used in herbal medicine.

Guarantee

A formal assurance or promise, especially that certain conditions shall be fulfilled or that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality.

Guardian

A person who legally has the care of and responsibility for some other person, especially a minor whose parents have died or are unable to care for them.

Guiding light

A person, group, or principle that inspires, directs, or provides moral or intellectual guidance to others.