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grate

/ grate /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
Type of:
framework frame framing
Has parts:
stove kitchen stove range
noun Sense 2
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Type of:
barrier
Kinds of:
grille radiator grille
noun Sense 3
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
Type of:
noise
verb Sense 4
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
"grate one''s teeth in anger"
Type of:
break up fragment fragmentize
Kinds of:
gnash chew masticate manducate jaw
Derived:
grind mill pulverization pulverisation grinding
Entails:
rub
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 5
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
"grate carrots and onions"
"grate nutmeg"
Type of:
rub
Derived:
grater
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 6
furnish with a grate
"a grated fireplace"
Type of:
supply provide render
Derived:
grating
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 7
scratch repeatedly
"The cat scraped at the armchair"
Type of:
rub
Kinds of:
paw
Derived:
scratch scrape scar mark abrasion
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 8
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
"The unjustice rankled her"
"his resentment festered"
Type of:
annoy rag get to
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s on something
Semantic Complexity
85%
Sense Count
8
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
40
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

framework frame framing barrier grille radiator grille noise break up fragment fragmentize gnash chew