grate

noun

  1. 1

    a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

  2. 2

    a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

  3. 3

    a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

verb

  1. 1

    scratch repeatedly

    The cat scraped at the armchair

  2. 2

    make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

    grate one's teeth in anger

  3. 3

    reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface

    grate carrots and onions

    grate nutmeg

  4. 4

    gnaw into; make resentful or angry

    The injustice rankled her

    his resentment festered

  5. 5

    furnish with a grate

    a grated fireplace

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