Definition: a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
Similar words: framework
Definition: a structure supporting or containing something
Definition: a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Similar words: barrier
Definition: a structure or object that impedes free movement
Synonyms: grate
Definition: a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
Similar words: noise
Definition: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
Usage: he enjoyed the street noises; they heard indistinct noises of people talking; during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels
Definition: scratch repeatedly
Usage: The cat scraped at the armchair
Similar words: rub
Definition: move over something with pressure
Usage: rub my hands; rub oil into her skin
Definition: make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
Usage: grate one's teeth in anger
Similar words: fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize, break up
Definition: break or cause to break into pieces
Usage: The plate fragmented
Synonyms: grate
Definition: reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
Usage: grate carrots and onions; grate nutmeg
Similar words: rub
Definition: move over something with pressure
Usage: rub my hands; rub oil into her skin
Synonyms: grate, fret, rankle, eat into
Definition: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
Usage: The injustice rankled her; his resentment festered
Similar words: devil, irritate, get at, get to, gravel, rag, rile, bother, chafe, annoy, nark, nettle, vex
Definition: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Usage: Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me; It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
Synonyms: grate
Definition: furnish with a grate
Usage: a grated fireplace
Similar words: supply, render, provide, furnish
Definition: give something useful or necessary to
Usage: We provided the room with an electrical heater