Words that start with G

Giant giraffes gambol in the grass with green geckoes.

Greyhounds are a type of dog that are bred for chasing game and racing. They have very short hair and a slim, muscular build with a deep chest. They are intelligent dogs and are becoming popular as family pets.

Gis forGrid

A grid is a series of parallel criss-crossing lines. A grid is usually made up of lots and lots of equal sized squares.

Gis forGrieve

You grieve when you feel very sad for losing someone or something that you loved. Another word for grieve is mourn.

Gis forGrill

A grill is a metal grid that is placed over intense heat or open fire which is used for cooking food, typically meat.

Gis forGrille

A grille is a metal grate used as a decorative and protective covering, especially for a car or a fireplace.

Gis forGrime

Grime is dirt and other filth that is stuck to something. The wall in the picture is very grimy.

Gis forGrin

A grin is a big, wide, happy smile, usually showing your teeth but without your mouth being open. Children often grin when they are being cheeky.

Gis forGrind

You grind something by breaking parts of it off with friction. Metal or wood can be ground down by running a very rough surface over it, such as a grinding disc or sandpaper. Grinding will gradually change the shape of the thing being ground as the outer layer is removed. You grind herbs and spices in a mortar and pestle by crushing them against the inside of the bowl.

Gis forGrip

A grip is something you hold onto something by, or describes how you hold something. It might also mean a way of increasing friction, for example "the soles of my new shoes have great grip".

Gis forGrits

Grits are coarsely ground corn kernels boiled with water, milk, or cheese.