grate

verb (1)

\ ˈgrāt

grated; grating

Definition of grate

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1 archaic : abrade

2 : to reduce to small particles by rubbing on something rough grate cheese

3 : fret, irritate

4a : to gnash or grind noisily

b : to cause to make a rasping sound

c : 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

grate

noun

Definition of grate (Entry 2 of 3)

1a : 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

2 : grating sense 2

3 obsolete : cage, prison

grate

verb (2)

grated; grating

Definition of grate (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

: to furnish with a grate the lower windows were grated

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Use a lemon zester to grate a few threads right off the root to make a pungent garnish for grilled fish, especially salmon and fresh tuna. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow and Prepare Horseradish Straight From Your Garden," 27 July 2018 In our GH Institute Cleaning Lab tests, even grates from a charcoal smoker came out clean with virtually no effort, thanks to this product. — Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, "All the BBQ Cleaning Tips You Need to Get Your Grill Ready for Summer," 5 Apr. 2019 Sprinkle on some grated colby jack cheese or crumble on some cotija. — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, "If you have eggs and tortillas, you’ve got the start of a supremely satisfying meal," 12 July 2018 Dirty grill grates cause sticking and can impart nasty flavors. — Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, "Control the heat to grill the perfect steak," 26 June 2018 Although there was plenty to dislike about the Ford EcoSport in general, its glossy-cased touchscreen display stuck out from its black matte surroundings like a sore thumb, really grating on me. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "Review: GMC Terrain gives you the ride you want—at a price," 23 Dec. 2018 Stir in 2 cups grated coconut and coat with 1 tablespoon red chile powder. — Max Falkowitz, WSJ, "Flake News: Fresh Coconut Is Delicious," 23 Nov. 2018 Cut corn from cob and toss in bowl with juice of 2 lime halves, then chopped cilantro, chopped green olives, grated Manchego cheese, and pinch each salt and pepper. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Grilled Chicken with Smoky Corn Salad," 27 July 2018 Whisk 4 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs in a medium bowl until no streaks remain, then stir in remaining grated cheese. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, "Simple Carbonara," 19 Feb. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Lightly oil grill grates, then grill kebabs, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes total. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Marinated Chicken Kebabs," 14 May 2019 Out front is one long unbroken run of rusting metal grates, beat-up signs, and decaying paint, while the area around back is littered with crushed beer cans, pillows, women’s lingerie, and signs of squatters. — Alex Gailey, BostonGlobe.com, "Battered storefronts undermine progress at Dudley Square," 25 June 2018 Floor Materials The floor of a greenhouse can be made of any number of materials, including gravel, wood decking, flagstone, metal grates, poured concrete, or just bare dirt. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Build a Greenhouse," 28 Jan. 2019 In the Evans’ brick rowhouse, its doors and windows secured by grates, the couple raised two children and sent them to college. — Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, "‘The block took my baby’: Shooting haunts East Baltimore home of retirees, 'block captain'," 27 Apr. 2018 Carefully wipe preheated grates with a lightly oiled paper towel. — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, "Cook’s Trick: Go Ahead and Overdo It," 7 Sep. 2018 The company rates the grate as being able to support 50 pounds of food. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Grills in America Reviewed," 3 Aug. 2017 Transfer pizza dough to hot grill grate, oiled side down, and cook, covered, until top begins to bubble and bottom is crisp, about 2 minutes. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "BBQ Italian Sausage and Pepper Pie," 28 July 2017 On Wednesday night, eight sewer grates were reported stolen near 1565 Broadway, the statement said. — Alana Levene, BostonGlobe.com, "300-pound sewer grates and drain covers stolen in Saugus," 4 May 2018

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