Grate Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Grate

Meaning 1 : gnaw into; make resentful or angry

    Synonyms : eat into,  fret,  rankle
Meaning 2 : scratch repeatedly

    Synonyms : scrape
Meaning 3 : make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

    Example : grate one's teeth in anger

    Synonyms : grind
Meaning 4 : a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

    Synonyms : grating
Meaning 5 : a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

    Synonyms : grating
Meaning 6 : a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

Meaning 7 : furnish with a grate

    Example : a grated fireplace

Meaning 8 : reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface

    Example : grate carrots and onions,grate nutmeg

How to Pronounce Grate

  • greɪt


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