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granite
1. n. (rock) 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 b
2. n. (figurative) Toughness; the quality of having a thick skin or being rough.

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It's such a chore to get those granite blocks moved.

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