grate
noun
- 1
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
- 2
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
- 3
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
verb
- 1
scratch repeatedly
The cat scraped at the armchair
- 2
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
grate one's teeth in anger
- 3
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
grate carrots and onions
grate nutmeg
- 4
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
The injustice rankled her
his resentment festered
- 5
furnish with a grate
a grated fireplace
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