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grate
noun
verb
A frame of iron bars to hold a fire
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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
“The cat scraped at the armchair”
verb
Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
“Grate one's teeth in anger”
verb
Reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
“Grate carrots and onions”
verb
Gnaw into; make resentful or angry
“The injustice rankled her”
verb
Furnish with a grate
“A grated fireplace”
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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
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