Meaning of the word gritter in English

What does gritter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gritter

US /ˈɡrɪt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈɡrɪt.ər/

Noun

a vehicle that spreads grit or salt on roads to make them less slippery in icy conditions

Example:
The council sent out the gritter to treat the icy roads.
We heard the gritter go past our house early this morning.