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Definition of grate
grated
;grating
transitive verb
1 archaic : abrade
2 : to reduce to small particles by rubbing on something rough grate cheese
4a : to gnash or grind noisilyb : to cause to make a rasping soundc : to utter in a harsh voice
intransitive verb
1 : to rub or rasp noisily metal grating against metal
2 : to cause irritation : jar a voice that grates on the nerves
grater
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Recent Examples of grate from the Web
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Keeping the grill grates clean prevents the buildup of bacteria, discourages bugs and pests from trying to check out your grill, and prevents carbon buildup which can eventually alter the performance of your grill.
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Grated Parmesan Cook French Fries as label directs.
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Tennis great John McEnroe's outbursts grated on the nerves of many a harried umpire back in the day.
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When the eggs are almost cooked, top each with 1/3 cup grated cheese.
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But when the President of the United States openly objectifies women, what once cut begins to grate dully.
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Transfer celery halves to a platter and finely grate lemon zest over the top, then sprinkle with walnuts.
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But instead of stuffing the chilies, the chilies are roasted, skinned and diced, then mixed with grated Monterey cheese and stuffed into delicate zucchini blossoms and dipped into egg whites, then masa before being fried.
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A staff member rolls up a cart with the necessary ingredients and proceeds to whisk the dressing, snip a romaine heart and grate the cheese.
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Origin and Etymology of grate
Middle English, from Anglo-French grater to scratch, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krazzōn to scratch
grate
Definition of grate
Recent Examples of grate from the Web
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SEWARD — Katy Valentine sat on a grate over the damp floor of a quarantine area at the Alaska SeaLife Center, holding hands with a baby walrus' flipper.
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There’s a couple arguing about who left the fireplace grate open, three young bachelors intent on having the best night ever, a gloomy guy who died right before consummating his marriage. Saunders’
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This was no animal, and the only thing between him and the person outside was the ventilation grate in the garage wall.
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Elizabeth Winder’s Marilyn in Manhattan (Flatiron) rises like a sultry breeze from a subway grate.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grate'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of grate
Middle English, from Medieval Latin crata, grata hurdle, alteration of Latin cratis — more at hurdle
grate
Definition of grate
grated
;grating
transitive verb
: to furnish with a grate the lower windows were grated
Recent Examples of grate from the Web
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Keeping the grill grates clean prevents the buildup of bacteria, discourages bugs and pests from trying to check out your grill, and prevents carbon buildup which can eventually alter the performance of your grill.
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Grated Parmesan Cook French Fries as label directs.
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Tennis great John McEnroe's outbursts grated on the nerves of many a harried umpire back in the day.
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When the eggs are almost cooked, top each with 1/3 cup grated cheese.
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But when the President of the United States openly objectifies women, what once cut begins to grate dully.
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Transfer celery halves to a platter and finely grate lemon zest over the top, then sprinkle with walnuts.
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But instead of stuffing the chilies, the chilies are roasted, skinned and diced, then mixed with grated Monterey cheese and stuffed into delicate zucchini blossoms and dipped into egg whites, then masa before being fried.
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A staff member rolls up a cart with the necessary ingredients and proceeds to whisk the dressing, snip a romaine heart and grate the cheese.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grate'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of grate
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GRATE Defined for English Language Learners
grate
Definition of grate for English Language Learners
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: a metal frame with bars across it that is used in a fireplace or to cover an opening
GRATE Defined for Kids
Definition of grate for Students
grated
;grating
1 : to break into small pieces by rubbing against something rough grate cheese
2 : to grind or rub against something with a harsh noise
3 : to have an irritating effect His voice grates on me.
Definition of grate for Students
1 : a frame containing parallel or crossed bars (as in a window)
2 : a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
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