what mean about:grinned a big grin"

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david_redstar

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Hi, is there any one can help me about what mean about"grinned a big grin" there are 2 grin.
the whole sentence is " the clown grinned a big grin, she gave the pup a happy pat"
thanks much!
 

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The first grin is the verb in the past: to smile widely.
grin-grinned

The second grin is the noun: a wide smile
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Meaning: ´He smiled a wide smile´.
 

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Hi, thanks much!David
 
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