grate

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: gratingeat intofretranklegrindscrape

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

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

Verb (5)

  1. furnish with a grate“a grated fireplace”
  2. gnaw into; make resentful or angry“The injustice rankled her”“his resentment festered”Synonyms: eat intofretrankle
  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
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Grate \Grate\, v. i.

1.To make a harsh sound by friction. [1913 Webster]

I had rather hear a brazen canstick turned, Or a dry wheel grate on the exletree.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.To produce the effect of rubbing with a hard rough material; to cause wearing, tearing, or bruising. Hence; To produce exasperation, soreness, or grief; to offend by oppression or importunity. [1913 Webster]

This grated harder upon the hearts of men.— South.[1913 Webster]
Grate \Grate\, n. [LL. grata, fr. L. crates hurdle; or It. grata, of the same origin. Sae Crate, Hurdle.]

1.A structure or frame containing parallel or crosed bars, with interstices; a kind of latticework, such as is used ia the windows of prisons and cloisters. "A secret grate of iron bars." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2.A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning. [1913 Webster]

Grate surface (Steam, Boiler) the area of the surface of the grate upon which the fuel lies in the furnace. [1913 Webster]

Grate \Grate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grated; p. pr. & vb. n. Grating.] To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window. [1913 Webster]
Grate \Grate\, v. t. [OF grater to scrape, scratch, F. gratter, LL. gratare, cratare; of German origin; cf. OHG. chrazz[=o]n G. kratzen, D. krassen, Sw. Kratta, and perh. E. scratch.]

1.To rub roughly or harshly, as one body against another, causing a harsh sound; as, to grate the teeth; to produce (a harsh sound) by rubbing. [1913 Webster]

On their hinges grate Harsh thunder.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

2.To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg. [1913 Webster]

3.To fret; to irritate; to offend. [1913 Webster]

News, my good lord Rome . . . grates me.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
Grate \Grate\, a. [L. gratus agreeable, grateful: cf. It. & Sp. grato. See Grace, and cf. Agree.] Serving to gratify; agreeable. [Obs.] --Sir T. Herbert. [1913 Webster]
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