Definition of grate
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: grating sense 2
2a
: a barred frame for cooking over a fire
b
: a frame or bed of iron bars to hold a stove or furnace fire
c
: fireplace
grate
verb (1)
grated; grating
Definition of grate (Entry 2 of 3)
: to furnish with a grate
the lower windows were grated
grate
verb (2)
grated; grating
Definition of grate (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to reduce to small particles by rubbing on something rough
grate cheese
3a
: to gnash or grind noisily
b
: to cause to make a rasping sound
c
: to utter in a harsh voice
1
: to rub or rasp noisily
metal grating against metal
2
: to cause irritation : jar
a voice that grates on the nerves
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The first known use of grate was in the 14th century
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