Jun 2, 2012 · : grating sense 1 2 : a frame of iron bars for holding burning fuel (as in a fireplace) grate 2 of 2 verb grated; grating 1 : to make into small particles by rubbing against something …

When two hard objects grate, they rub together, sometimes making a sharp unpleasant sound.

grate verb To bring or come into abrasive contact, often with a harsh grating sound:

A grate is a structure or device typically made of a framework of crossed or parallel bars, used to cover, guard, or protect an opening or to act as a barrier. It can be a part of a heating system …

When you grate food, you shred it into very small pieces using a tool called a grater.

to reduce to small particles by rubbing against a rough surface or a surface with many sharp-edged openings: to grate a carrot. to rub together with a harsh, jarring sound: to grate one's …

When you grate something you rip it to shreds, like a pound of solid cheese that you shred for a recipe. The verb grate entered the English language in the fourteenth century by way of the …

Grate definition: a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove.. See examples of GRATE used in a sentence.

Apr 17, 2025 · grate (third-person singular simple present grates, present participle grating, simple past and past participle grated) (transitive, cooking) To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by …

grate verb (FOOD) Add to word list to break food such as cheese into small, thin pieces by rubbing it against a grater (= kitchen tool with holes): grated cheese / carrot