grate

/greit/
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grate

The chef uses a metal grate to shred a carrot over a bowl.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A framework of parallel or crossed bars: A metal structure, often of iron bars, that blocks a passage but allows air or small objects to pass through. Commonly found in fireplaces, drains, or windows.
    • A harsh, rasping sound: The unpleasant noise produced when hard or rough surfaces are scraped together.

  2. Verb:

    • To reduce to small shreds by rubbing: To shred food or other material into small pieces by rubbing it against a rough, perforated surface.
    • To make a harsh, grinding sound: To produce an unpleasant, rasping noise by rubbing things together.
    • To irritate or annoy: To have a very irritating effect on someone's feelings or nerves.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The old fireplace had a heavy iron grate.
    • A loud grate of metal on concrete echoed in the garage.

  • Verb:

    • Please grate some cheese for the pasta.
    • The rusty hinges grate every time we open the door.
    • His constant complaining began to grate on her.
Advanced Usage
  • "to grate on someone/something": To irritate or annoy someone persistently.
    • His arrogant tone grates on everyone in the office.
  • "to grate against": To rub harshly against something, often producing a sound or causing friction.
    • The boat's hull grated against the rocky shore.
Variants and Related Words
  • Grater (n): A kitchen tool with a perforated, rough surface used for grating food.
    • She used a grater for the carrots.
  • Grating (adj): Describing a harsh and irritating sound or manner.
    • He spoke in a grating voice.
  • Grating (n): A framework of parallel bars, similar to a grate, often used over an opening.
    • The sewer grating was stuck.
Synonyms
  • Verb (shred): Shred, shred, pulverize.
  • Verb (irritate): Irritate, annoy, rankle, chafe.
  • Verb (scrape): Scrape, rasp, grind.
  • Noun (framework): Grid, grille, lattice.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Grate on: To annoy or irritate someone over time.
    • The noise from the construction site grated on the residents.
  • Grate against: To rub something with a harsh, scraping motion.
    • The chair leg grated against the floor.
Related Idioms
  • To grate one's teeth: To grind one's teeth together, often due to anger, pain, or frustration.
    • He could only grate his teeth in silent fury at the unfair decision.
  • To grate on the ears/nerves: To be extremely irritating to listen to or experience.
    • The politician's excuses grated on the ears of the voters.
grate

The chef uses a metal grate to shred a carrot over a bowl.

Noun
  1. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
  2. a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
  3. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
Verb
  1. scratch repeatedly
    • The cat scraped at the armchair
  2. make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
    • grate one's teeth in anger
  3. reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
    • grate carrots and onions
    • grate nutmeg
  4. gnaw into; make resentful or angry
    • The injustice rankled her
    • his resentment festered
  5. furnish with a grate
    • a grated fireplace

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