Word Information

Grate

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Definitions for Grate

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

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