Meaning of grate

Definition of grate

(noun) a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
(verb) furnish with a grate; "a grated fireplace"
gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered"
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; "grate carrots and onions"; "grate nutmeg"
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger"
scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"

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