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grime

grime

 
 
pronunciation:
graIm
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: dirt, soot, or the like, esp. clinging to or embedded in a surface.
The stove hadn't been cleaned for years and was covered in grime.You'll need a stiff brush to remove this grime.
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: grimes, griming, grimed
definition: to cover with grime.
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