Grate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered".
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Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 4
Reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; "grate carrots and onions"; "grate nutmeg".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Furnish with a grate; "a grated fireplace".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.