GRATE
Scrabble letter values: G2R1A1T1E1 = 6
Definition
- verb furnish with a grate.
- verb gnaw into. — synonyms: eat_into, fret, rankle
- verb reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface.
- verb make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together. — synonyms: grind
- verb scratch repeatedly. — synonyms: scrape
- noun a frame of iron bars to hold a fire. — synonyms: grating
- noun a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something.
- noun a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air. — synonyms: grating
Examples
- “a grated fireplace”
- “make resentful or angry”
- “The injustice rankled her”