grate

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   Serving to gratify; agreeable.

2. 2noun

   A structure or frame containing parallel or crosed bars, with interstices; a kind of latticework, such as is used ia the windows of prisons and cloisters.

3. 3noun

   A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning.

4. 4transitive verb

   To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window.

5. 5transitive verb

   To rub roughly or harshly, as one body against another, causing a harsh sound; as, to grate the teeth; to produce (a harsh sound) by rubbing.

6. 6transitive verb

   To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg.

7. 7transitive verb

   To fret; to irritate; to offend.

8. 8intransitive verb

   To make a harsh sound by friction.

9. 9intransitive verb

   To produce the effect of rubbing with a hard rough material; to cause wearing, tearing, or bruising. Hence; To produce exasperation, soreness, or grief; to offend by oppression or importunity.

10. 10noun

    a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

    Synonyms

    grating
11. 11noun

    a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

    Synonyms

    grating
12. 12noun

    a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

13. 13verb

    scratch repeatedly

    "The cat scraped at the armchair"

    Synonyms

    scrape
14. 14verb

    make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

    "grate one's teeth in anger"

    Synonyms

    grind
15. 15verb

    reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface

    "grate carrots and onions"

    "grate nutmeg"

16. 16verb

    gnaw into; make resentful or angry

    "The injustice rankled her"

    "his resentment festered"

    Synonyms

    fretrankle
17. 17verb

    furnish with a grate

    "a grated fireplace"