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