1. to make a harsh, grating sound; to grate or scrape noisily
Usage: archaic or literary

1. a harsh, grating sound
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• The rusty gate began to gride as it swung open.
• Metal on metal produced an awful gride that made everyone wince.
• The old floorboards would gride under heavy footsteps.
• She heard the gride of chalk on the blackboard.
• The door grided loudly in protest.