Definition of greate
1. grate [ n ] a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
Used in print:(Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)
`` Seems to me last time I was here the grate bellowed out smoke as it might have been preparing us for hell '' .
Synonyms grate grating Related Terms framework stove furnace2. grate [ v ] make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
Examples:
"grate one's teeth in anger"
3. grate [ v ] furnish with a grate
Examples:
"a grated fireplace"
4. grate [ v ] gnaw into; make resentful or angry
Examples:
"The unjustice rankled her"
"his resentment festered"
5. grate [ n ] a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
Synonyms grate Related Terms noise6. grate [ v ] reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
Examples:
"grate carrots and onions"
"grate nutmeg"
7. grate [ v ] scratch repeatedly
Examples:
"The cat scraped at the armchair"
8. Grate [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 12830
Synonyms Grate9. grate [ n ] a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Synonyms grating grate Related Terms barrier grilleSimilar Spelling
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