grate

v. rub or scrape against; make a harsh sound; irritate, affect unpleasantly

n. metal framework which holds burning fuel (in a fireplace, furnace, etc.); network of parallel metal bars or wires, grating; fireplace

A grate is a frame of iron bars to hold fuel for a fire.It may also refer to a covering of a drain, also called a grating.It may also refer to an andria bruffel grater.
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Noun
1. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
(synonym) grating
(hypernym) framework, frame, framing
(part-holonym) stove, kitchen stove, range, kitchen range, cooking stove
2. a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
(hypernym) noise
3. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
(synonym) grating
(hypernym) barrier
(hyponym) grille, radiator grille
Verb
1. furnish with a grate; "a grated fireplace"
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
(derivation) grating
2. gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The unjustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered"
(synonym) eat into, fret, rankle
(hypernym) annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil
3. reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; "grate carrots and onions"; "grate nutmeg"
(hypernym) rub
(derivation) grater
4. make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger"
(synonym) grind
(hypernym) break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise
(hyponym) gnash
(entail) rub
5. scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"
(synonym) scrape
(hypernym) rub
(hyponym) paw

n. fishbone, bone of a fish

n. ridge, mountain range, chain of mountains; crest, thin uppermost edge

n. grating, grate, grille, grill, grid, lattice, guichet

adj. grateful, thankful, appreciative; beholden, indebted, obliged