GRATE as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
   Synonym(s)
   • grating (what does grating mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) grate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • framework (what does framework mean?)
   • frame (what does frame mean?)
   • framing (what does framing mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • grate (what does grate mean?)
   • grate (what does grate mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
   Synonym(s)
   • grating (what does grating mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) grate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • barrier (what does barrier mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • grille (what does grille mean?)
   • radiator grille (what does radiator grille mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • grate (what does grate mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
   Hypernyms(s) grate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • noise (what does noise mean?)

GRATE as VERB

1. Meaning
   • scratch repeatedly
   Synonym(s)
   • scrape (what does scrape mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The cat scraped at the armchair
   Hypernyms(s) grate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • rub (what does rub mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • paw (what does paw mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • scratch (what does scratch mean?)
   • scrape (what does scrape mean?)
   • scar (what does scar mean?)
   • mark (what does mark mean?)
   • abrasion (what does abrasion mean?)
   • scratch (what does scratch mean?)
   • scrape (what does scrape mean?)
   • excoriation (what does excoriation mean?)
   • scraper (what does scraper mean?)
2. Meaning
   • make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
   Synonym(s)
   • grind (what does grind mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • grate one’’s teeth in anger
   Hypernyms(s) grate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • break up (what does break up mean?)
   • fragment (what does fragment mean?)
   • fragmentize (what does fragmentize mean?)
   • fragmentise (what does fragmentise mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • gnash (what does gnash mean?)
   • chew (what does chew mean?)
   • masticate (what does masticate mean?)
   • manducate (what does manducate mean?)
   • jaw (what does jaw mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • grind (what does grind mean?)
   • mill (what does mill mean?)
   • pulverization (what does pulverization mean?)
   • pulverisation (what does pulverisation mean?)
   • grinding (what does grinding mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • rub (what does rub mean?)
3. Meaning
   • reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
   Usage Example(s)
   • grate carrots and onions
   • grate nutmeg
   Hypernyms(s) grate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • rub (what does rub mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • grater (what does grater mean?)
4. Meaning
   • gnaw into
   • make resentful or angry
   Synonym(s)
   • eat into (what does eat into mean?)
   • fret (what does fret mean?)
   • rankle (what does rankle mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The unjustice rankled her
   • his resentment festered
   Hypernyms(s) grate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • annoy (what does annoy mean?)
   • rag (what does rag mean?)
   • get to (what does get to mean?)
   • bother (what does bother mean?)
   • get at (what does get at mean?)
   • irritate (what does irritate mean?)
   • rile (what does rile mean?)
   • nark (what does nark mean?)
   • nettle (what does nettle mean?)
   • gravel (what does gravel mean?)
   • vex (what does vex mean?)
   • chafe (what does chafe mean?)
   • devil (what does devil mean?)
5. Meaning
   • furnish with a grate
   Usage Example(s)
   • a grated fireplace
   Hypernyms(s) grate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • supply (what does supply mean?)
   • provide (what does provide mean?)
   • render (what does render mean?)
   • furnish (what does furnish mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • grate (what does grate mean?)
   • grating (what does grating mean?)
   • grate (what does grate mean?)
   • grating (what does grating mean?)
   • grate (what does grate mean?)
   • grating (what does grating mean?)