GRATE

Definition of GRATE

  1. (verb)furnish with a grate
  2. (verb)gnaw into; make resentful or angry
  3. (verb)reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
  4. (verb)make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
  5. (verb)scratch repeatedly
  6. (noun)a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
  7. (noun)a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
  8. (noun)a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air