Grate

verb
greɪt

Noun

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

    Similar:Grating
    Type of:Barrier

  • a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

    Similar:Grating
    Type of:FrameworkFrame

  • a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

    Type of:Noise

Verb

  • make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

    “grate one's teeth in anger”

    Similar:Grind
    Type of:FragmentizeFragmentFragmentise

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

    “grate carrots and onions”

    “grate nutmeg”

    Type of:Rub

  • furnish with a grate

    “a grated fireplace”

    Type of:SupplyFurnishProvide

  • gnaw into; make resentful or angry

    Similar:FretRankle
    Type of:VexAnnoyBother

  • scratch repeatedly

    Similar:Scrape
    Type of:Rub

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