Definition of 'grate'

Noun

1. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
      Synonyms: grating
2. a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
3. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
      Synonyms: grating

Verb

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

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