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grate
grate
/ˈgreɪt/
noun
(
)
A frame of iron bars to hold a fire
(
grating
,
grate
)
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
I like to grate some fresh cheese on top of my pasta
I like to grate some fresh cheese on top of my pasta
A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
(
grate
,
grating
)
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
The prisoners looked out through the grating, hoping for freedom.
The prisoners looked out through the grating, hoping for freedom.
A harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
(
grate
)
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
verb
Scratch repeatedly
(
grate
,
scrape
)
scratch repeatedly
The cat scraped at the armchair
The cat scraped at the armchair
Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
(
grate
,
grind
)
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
Grate one's teeth in anger
grate one's teeth in anger
Reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
(
grate
)
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
Grate carrots and onions
grate carrots and onions
Grate nutmeg
grate nutmeg
Gnaw into; make resentful or angry
(
eat into
,
fret
,
grate
,
rankle
)
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
The injustice rankled her
The injustice rankled her
His resentment festered
his resentment festered
Furnish with a grate
(
grate
)
furnish with a grate
A grated fireplace
a grated fireplace
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