Definition: a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
Definition: a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Main entry: grate
Definition: a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
Definition: scratch repeatedly
Usage: The cat scraped at the armchair
Definition: make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
Usage: grate one's teeth in anger
Main entry: grate
Definition: reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
Usage: grate carrots and onions; grate nutmeg
Main entry: grate, fret, rankle, eat into
Definition: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
Usage: The injustice rankled her; his resentment festered
Main entry: grate
Definition: furnish with a grate
Usage: a grated fireplace