1. grate - noun
· a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
Synonym(s): grating
2. grate - noun
· a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
Hypernym(s): noise
3. grate - noun
· a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Synonym(s): grating
Hypernym(s): barrier
4. grate - verb
· furnish with a grate; "a grated fireplace"
Hypernym(s): supply, provide, render, furnish
5. grate - verb
· gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered"
Synonym(s): eat_into, fret, rankle
Hypernym(s): annoy, rag, get_to, bother, get_at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil
6. grate - verb
· reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; "grate carrots and onions"; "grate nutmeg"
Hypernym(s): rub
7. grate - verb
· make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger"
Synonym(s): grind
Hypernym(s): break_up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
8. grate - verb
· scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"
Synonym(s): scrape
Hypernym(s): rub
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