What does GRATE mean?

Grate

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• Verb: to reduce something to small pieces by rubbing it against a rough or sharp surface; to make an unpleasant sound by rubbing against something
• Noun: a frame of metal bars used for holding coal or wood in a fireplace; a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something on a rough surface

Pronunciation:

• US: /ɡreɪt/
• UK: /ɡreɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "grate" originated from the Old French word "grater," which means "to scrape." The noun "grate" originated from the Middle English word "grate," which means "a grating or lattice." Both the verb and noun have been in use since the 14th century.

Synonyms:

• Verb: shred, grind, scrape, rasp, abrade, file
• Noun: grill, lattice, screen, mesh, trellis

Related Words:

• Great
• Grace
• Grave
• Grape
• Grass

Example Sentences:

• He used a cheese grater to grate the Parmesan cheese for the pasta dish.
• The metal chair legs grated against the tile floor, making an unpleasant sound.
• She placed the logs on the grate and started a fire in the fireplace.
• The sound of the rusty gate opening grated on her nerves.