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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
Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.
Grattugia il formaggio per la pizza usando una grattugia.
She grated carrots to add to the salad for extra crunch.
Lei grattugiò le carote da aggiungere all'insalata per una croccantezza extra.
02
stridere, scricchiolare
to produce a harsh, irritating sound by rubbing or scraping
Intransitive
Esempi
The door hinges grated as he opened it slowly.
I cardini della porta scricchiolarono mentre la apriva lentamente.
The car ’s brakes grated when it came to a sudden stop.
I freni dell'auto scricchiolarono quando si fermò improvvisamente.
03
grattare, sfregare
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
Intransitive: to grate against sth
Esempi
The rough fabric is grating against his skin, causing irritation.
Il tessuto ruvido gratta contro la sua pelle, causando irritazione.
The rough fabric grated against her skin, making her uncomfortable.
Il tessuto ruvido grattava contro la sua pelle, rendendola a disagio.
04
irritare, infastidire
to cause discomfort, annoyance, or irritation in someone
Intransitive: to grate on sb/sth
Esempi
His constant jokes began to grate on her patience.
Le sue continue battute hanno iniziato a stuzzicare la sua pazienza.
The sound of the alarm clock grates on me every morning.
Il suono della sveglia mi irrita ogni mattina.
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
They grated the fireplace to keep the logs from rolling out.
Hanno gratinato il camino per evitare che i tronchi rotolassero fuori.
The window was grated to prevent burglaries in the area.
La finestra era inferriata per prevenire i furti nella zona.
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 fireplace grate held burning logs securely.
La griglia del caminetto teneva saldamente i ceppi ardenti.
He cleaned the metal grate covering the drain.
Ha pulito la griglia metallica che copre lo scarico.
02
a barrier of parallel or crossed bars that blocks a passage while allowing air or light to pass
Esempi
The cellar window was covered with a metal grate.
Air passed freely through the grate above the vent.
03
a harsh, rasping, or grinding sound produced by scraping or friction
Esempi
Her nails on the window produced an unpleasant grate.
The old hinge gave a loud grate when opened.
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