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to grate
01
to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes
Transitive: to grate food ingredients
Examples
Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.
02
to produce a harsh, irritating sound by rubbing or scraping
Intransitive
Examples
The door hinges grated as he opened it slowly.
03
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
Intransitive: to grate against sth
Examples
The rough fabric is grating against his skin, causing irritation.
04
to cause discomfort, annoyance, or irritation in someone
Intransitive: to grate on sb/sth
Examples
His constant jokes began to grate on her patience.
05
to provide or equip something with a a frame of iron bars, typically for protection
Transitive: to grate sth
Examples
They grated the fireplace to keep the logs from rolling out.
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
Examples
The fireplace grate held burning logs securely.
02
a barrier of parallel or crossed bars that blocks a passage while allowing air or light to pass
Examples
The cellar window was covered with a metal grate.
03
a harsh, rasping, or grinding sound produced by scraping or friction
Examples
Her nails on the window produced an unpleasant grate.
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