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to grate
01
munire di grata
to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes
Transitive: to grate food ingredients
Esempi
He carefully grated chocolate to sprinkle on top of the dessert.
Ha grattugiato con cura il cioccolato per spolverarlo sopra il dessert.
02
stridere, scricchiolare
to produce a harsh, irritating sound by rubbing or scraping
Intransitive
Esempi
The guitar string grated as he played the wrong chord.
La corda della chitarra stridette quando suonò l'accordo sbagliato.
03
grattare, sfregare
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
Intransitive: to grate against sth
Esempi
The sound of the metal grating against the pavement was unbearable.
Il suono del metallo che grattava contro il marciapiede era insopportabile.
04
irritare, infastidire
to cause discomfort, annoyance, or irritation in someone
Intransitive: to grate on sb/sth
Esempi
The repetitive beeping from the machine grated on everyone's nerves.
Il bip ripetitivo della macchina stuzzicava i nervi di tutti.
05
gratare, equipaggiare con una grata
to provide or equip something with a a frame of iron bars, typically for protection
Transitive: to grate sth
Esempi
The well was grated to keep debris from falling inside.
Il pozzo era gratato per evitare che i detriti cadessero all'interno.
Grate
01
griglia, inferriata
a metal framework of bars or wires used to cover or partition openings or enclosures, such as a fireplace, drain, vent, or window
Esempi
The ventilation grate allowed air to flow into the room.
La griglia di ventilazione permetteva all'aria di fluire nella stanza.
02
a barrier of parallel or crossed bars that blocks a passage while allowing air or light to pass
Esempi
Smoke escaped through the chimney grate.
03
a harsh, rasping, or grinding sound produced by scraping or friction
Esempi
The tires gave a sharp grate upon braking.
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