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GRATE

Definition:

[noun] a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
Synonyms: grating
[noun] a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
[noun] a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Synonyms: grating
[verb] furnish with a grate; "a grated fireplace"
[verb] gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The unjustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered"
Synonyms: eat into, fret, rankle
[verb] reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; "grate carrots and onions"; "grate nutmeg"
[verb] make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger"
Synonyms: grind
[verb] scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"
Synonyms: scrape