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to grate
01
to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes
02
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
03
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
04
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
05
furnish with a grate
Grate
01
a metal framework of bars or wires used to cover or partition openings or enclosures, such as a fireplace, drain, vent, or window
02
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
03
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
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.
She grated carrots to add to the salad for extra crunch.
The rasping noise of metal against metal was grating.
