ironServices.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 grate grate /ˈgreɪt/

noun

  1. () A frame of iron bars to hold a fire  ( grating , grate )
    a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
     I like to grate some fresh cheese on top of my pasta
    I like to grate some fresh cheese on top of my pasta
  2. A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air  ( grate , grating )
    a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
     The prisoners looked out through the grating, hoping for freedom.
    The prisoners looked out through the grating, hoping for freedom.
  3. A harsh rasping sound made by scraping something  ( grate )
    a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

verb

  1. Scratch repeatedly  ( grate , scrape )
    scratch repeatedly
     The cat scraped at the armchair
    The cat scraped at the armchair
  2. Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together  ( grate , grind )
    make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
     Grate one's teeth in anger
    grate one's teeth in anger
  3. Reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface  ( grate )
    reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
     Grate carrots and onions
    grate carrots and onions
     Grate nutmeg
    grate nutmeg
  4. Gnaw into; make resentful or angry  ( eat into , fret , grate , rankle )
    gnaw into; make resentful or angry
     The injustice rankled her
    The injustice rankled her
     His resentment festered
    his resentment festered
  5. Furnish with a grate  ( grate )
    furnish with a grate
     A grated fireplace
    a grated fireplace