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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
Example
Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.
He carefully grated chocolate to sprinkle on top of the dessert.
Grate some lemon zest to add a refreshing touch to the dish.
02
scricchiolare, grattare
to produce a harsh, irritating sound by rubbing or scraping
Intransitive
03
grattare, irritare
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
Intransitive: to grate against sth
Example
The rough fabric is grating against his skin, causing irritation.
She grates at the mosquito bites on her arm, trying to relieve the itching sensation.
The cat is currently grating at the door, eager to be let outside.
04
irritare, rovinare
to cause discomfort, annoyance, or irritation in someone
Intransitive: to grate on sb/sth
05
grigliare, dotare di grate
to provide or equip something with a a frame of iron bars, typically for protection
Transitive: to grate sth
Grate
01
griglia, rete
a metal framework of bars or wires used to cover or partition openings or enclosures, such as a fireplace, drain, vent, or window
02
grata, grigliato
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
03
scricchiolio, scricchiolamento
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
Esempio
Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.
He carefully grated chocolate to sprinkle on top of the dessert.
Grate some lemon zest to add a refreshing touch to the dish.
She grated carrots to add to the salad for extra crunch.
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