grate

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