grate: значение и определения

To reduce to fragments, shreds, or powder by rubbing against an abrasive surface.

To cause to make a harsh grinding or rasping sound through friction: grated her teeth in anger.

To irritate or annoy persistently.

Archaic To rub or wear away.

To make a harsh rasping sound by or as if by scraping or grinding.

To cause irritation or annoyance: a noise that grates on one's nerves.

A harsh rasping sound made by scraping or rubbing: the grate of a key in a lock.

A framework of parallel or latticed bars for blocking an opening.

A framework of metal bars used to hold fuel or food in a stove, furnace, or fireplace.

A fireplace.

A perforated iron plate or screen for sieving and grading crushed ore.

To equip with a grate.