Definitions for 'granite':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word granite. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
granite:
[noun]
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/
US:
Definition 1
A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.
Definition 2
Toughness; the quality of having a thick skin or being rough.
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