- grate⇄adj. gratelike.
- grate⇄grate (1), noun, verb, grated,grating.
- grate⇄grate (2), verb, grated,grating,noun.
- grate⇄noun a harsh, grinding noise.
Ex. the grate of old, rusty hinges. - grate⇄noun grater.
- grate⇄noun 1. a framework of iron bars to hold burning fuel in a furnace or fireplace.
Ex. Many of the small hot coals fell through the grate.
2. fireplace.
3. a framework of bars over a window or opening; grating.
Ex. Each basement w - grate⇄v.i. 1. to have an annoying or unpleasant effect.
Ex. His rude manners and loud voice grate on me.
2. to make a harsh, jarring noise by rubbing; sound harshly.
Ex. The door grated on its old, rusty hinges. - grate⇄v.t. to furnish with iron bars.
Ex. The windows were strongly grated. - grate⇄v.t. 1. to wear down or grind off in small pieces.
Ex. The cook grated the cheese before melting it.
2. to rub harshly together.
Ex. to grate the teeth.
3. to make a grinding sound against; sound harshly against.
Ex. A boa