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| 1. | [ noun ] a frame of iron bars to hold a fire | |
| Synonyms: | grating | |
| Related terms: | framework stove furnace | |
| 2. | [ verb ] make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together | |
| Synonyms: | grind | |
| Examples: | "grate one's teeth in anger" |
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| Related terms: | break_up chew gnash rub | |
| 3. | [ verb ] furnish with a grate | |
| Examples: | "a grated fireplace" |
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| Related terms: | supply | |
| 4. | [ verb ] gnaw into; make resentful or angry | |
| Synonyms: | fret rankle eat_into | |
| Examples: | "The unjustice rankled her" "his resentment festered" |
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| Related terms: | annoy | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something | |
| Related terms: | noise | |
| 6. | [ verb ] reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface | |
| Examples: | "grate carrots and onions" "grate nutmeg" |
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| Related terms: | rub grater | |
| 7. | [ verb ] scratch repeatedly | |
| Synonyms: | scrape | |
| Examples: | "The cat scraped at the armchair" |
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| Related terms: | rub paw scratch | |
| 8. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 12830 | |
| 9. | [ noun ] a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air | |
| Synonyms: | grating | |
| Related terms: | barrier grille | |
| Similar spelling: |
Grote Groat great Grothe grot grit grout Groth Grode griot Greta greet greed grade gyrate grotty grotto gritty Gretta greedy grayed |
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