Word Meaning

grate definition and meaning

a. Serving to gratify; agreeable.
n. A structure or frame containing parallel or crosed bars, with interstices; a kind of latticework, such as is used ia the windows of prisons and cloisters.
n. A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning.
v. t. To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window.
v. t. To rub roughly or harshly, as one body against another, causing a harsh sound; as, to grate the teeth; to produce (a harsh sound) by rubbing.
v. t. To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg.
v. t. To fret; to irritate; to offend.
v. i. To make a harsh sound by friction.
v. i. To produce the effect of rubbing with a hard rough material; to cause wearing, tearing, or bruising. Hence; To produce exasperation, soreness, or grief; to offend by oppression or importunity.

Crossword clues for grate

- Annoy
- Cause irritation
- Fireplace
- Fireplace grille
- Framework of bars
- Jar on
- Metal grid
- Shred
- Speechify