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