Understanding the meaning of grate

grate

/greɪt/

verb
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
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eat into fret rankle

type of:
vex annoy bother chafe devil get at get to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile
verb
scratch repeatedly
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scrape

type of:
rub
verb
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
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"grate one's teeth in anger"

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grind

type of:
fragmentize break up fragment fragmentise
noun
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
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grating

type of:
barrier
noun
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
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grating

type of:
framework frame

part of:
stove range furnace kitchen range kitchen stove cooking stove
noun
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
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type of:
noise
verb
furnish with a grate
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"a grated fireplace"

type of:
supply furnish provide render
verb
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
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"grate carrots and onions" "grate nutmeg"

type of:
rub

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