DICTOMETER

GRATE

(grate)

1. Synonyms:
   • Grate
   • Grating
   Definitions:
   • a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Grate
   Definitions:
   • a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Grate
   • Grating
   Definitions:
   • a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Grate
   Definitions:
   • furnish with a grate
   Examples:
   • A grated fireplace
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Eat into
   • Fret
   • Rankle
   • Grate
   Definitions:
   • gnaw into
   • make resentful or angry
   Examples:
   • The injustice rankled her
   • His resentment festered
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Grate
   Definitions:
   • reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
   Examples:
   • Grate carrots and onions
   • Grate nutmeg
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Grate
   • Grind
   Definitions:
   • make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
   Examples:
   • Grate one's teeth in anger
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Scrape
   • Grate
   Definitions:
   • scratch repeatedly
   Examples:
   • The cat scraped at the armchair