Noun
grate -
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
grating
framework a structure supporting or containing something
cooking stove ,
kitchen range ,
kitchen stove ,
stove ,
range any heating apparatus
furnace an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
grate -
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
grating
barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
grate -
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
Verb
grate -
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger"
grind
rub move over something with pressure; "rub my hands" ; "rub oil into her skin"
fragment ,
fragmentise ,
fragmentize ,
break up laugh unrestrainedly
gnash grind together, of teeth
chew ,
manducate ,
masticate ,
jaw chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth; "He jawed his bubble gum" ; "Chew your food and don't swallow it!" ; "The cows were masticating the grass"
grate -
furnish with a grate; "a grated fireplace"
furnish ,
supply ,
provide ,
render provide or equip with furniture; "We furnished the house in the Biedermeyer style"
grate -
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; "grate carrots and onions" ; "grate nutmeg"
rub move over something with pressure; "rub my hands" ; "rub oil into her skin"
grate -
scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"
scrape
rub move over something with pressure; "rub my hands" ; "rub oil into her skin"
paw touch clumsily; "The man tried to paw her"
grate -
gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her" ; "his resentment festered"
eat into ,
fret ,
rankle
annoy ,
rile ,
nettle ,
devil ,
nark ,
irritate ,
gravel ,
get to ,
get at ,
vex ,
chafe ,
rag ,
bother cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me" ; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
