grate meaning and definition

GRATE noun

Definition of grate (noun)

1. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
   • synonyms: grating
2. a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
3. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
   • synonyms: grating

GRATE verb

Definition of grate (verb)

1. furnish with a grate
   • "a grated fireplace"
2. gnaw into; make resentful or angry
   • "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered"
   • synonyms: eat into, fret, rankle
3. reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
   • "grate carrots and onions"; "grate nutmeg"
4. make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
   • "grate one's teeth in anger"
   • synonyms: grind
5. scratch repeatedly
   • "The cat scraped at the armchair"
   • synonyms: scrape