Dictionary definition · grate
noun
- a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
- a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
- a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
verb
- furnish with a grate"a grated fireplace"
- gnaw into; make resentful or angry"The injustice rankled her"
- reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface"grate carrots and onions"
- make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together"grate one's teeth in anger"
- scratch repeatedly"The cat scraped at the armchair"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).