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grate

English

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