grate
grate /gr'eɪt/ (grates grating grated)
1 [N-COUNT]
A grate is a framework of metal bars in a fireplace, which holds the coal or wood.
A wood fire burned in the grate.
2 [VERB] V n, V-ed
If you grate food such as cheese or carrots, you rub it over a metal tool called a grater so that the food is cut into very small pieces.
Grate the cheese into a mixing bowl.
...grated carrot.
3 [VERB] V, V against/on n
When something grates, it rubs against something else making a harsh, unpleasant sound.
His chair grated as he got to his feet...
The gun barrel grated against the floor.
4 [VERB] V on n, V
If something such as someone's behaviour grates on you or grates, it makes you feel annoyed.
His manner always grated on me...
What truly grates is the painful banter.
5
see also grating
1 [N-COUNT]
A grate is a framework of metal bars in a fireplace, which holds the coal or wood.
A wood fire burned in the grate.
2 [VERB] V n, V-ed
If you grate food such as cheese or carrots, you rub it over a metal tool called a grater so that the food is cut into very small pieces.
Grate the cheese into a mixing bowl.
...grated carrot.
3 [VERB] V, V against/on n
When something grates, it rubs against something else making a harsh, unpleasant sound.
His chair grated as he got to his feet...
The gun barrel grated against the floor.
4 [VERB] V on n, V
If something such as someone's behaviour grates on you or grates, it makes you feel annoyed.
His manner always grated on me...
What truly grates is the painful banter.
5
see also grating