a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
[ Syn: grating ]
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
[ Syn: grating ]
grate (n.)
furnish with a grate; a grated fireplace'
gnaw into; make resentful or angry; The injustice rankled her; his resentment festered
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; grate carrots and onions; grate nutmeg'
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; grate ones teeth in anger
[ Syn: grind ]
scratch repeatedly; The cat scraped at the armchair
[ Syn: scrape ]