Definition of Grate

Noun

  • a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
  • a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
  • a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

Verb

  • scratch repeatedly
    "The cat scraped at the armchair"
  • make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
    "grate one's teeth in anger"
  • reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
    "grate carrots and onions"
    "grate nutmeg"
  • gnaw into
    make resentful or angry
    "The injustice rankled her"
    "his resentment festered"
    - eat into
  • furnish with a grate
    "a grated fireplace"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Grate

  • Scrabble® score of the grate (6)
  • Word Chums® score of the grate (7)
  • Words With Friends® score of the grate (7)

Unscramble grate

54 unscramble word found using the letters grate.
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