Grate | Mean of grate in English Dictionary
/ˈgreɪt/
- Noun
- a metal frame with bars across it that is used in a fireplace or to cover an opening
- Verb
- to cut (food) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool (called a grater)
- I'll beat the eggs while you grate the cheese.
- grate chocolate/carrots
- The recipe calls for half a cup of grated cheese.
- to make a harsh, unpleasant noise by rubbing against something
- metal grating against metal
- I hear a loud grating sound whenever I step on the brake.
- to have an annoying effect
- His negative attitude begins to grate after a while. [=his attitude becomes very irritating after a while]
- His negative attitude is starting to grate on me. [=starting to bother or irritate me]
- Her shrill voice can really grate on your nerves/ear.
