grate
/ɡɹˈeɪt/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
- a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
- a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
verb
- furnish with a grate
“a grated fireplace” - gnaw into; make resentful or angry
“The injustice rankled her” - reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
“grate carrots and onions” - make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
“grate one's teeth in anger” - scratch repeatedly
“The cat scraped at the armchair”
Synonyms for grate
Words that rhyme with grate
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