grate

verb
[L10684]

Forms

  • simple present : grate
  • simple present, singular, third person : grates
  • simple past : grated
  • present participle : grating
  • past participle : grated

Senses

  • to cause irritation
  • to scrape or shred a surface layer (as in cooking)

Examples (not attached to a Sense)

grate

noun
[L10682]

Forms

  • singular : grate
  • plural : grates

Senses

  • metal used to let food rest on during preparation

grate

adjective
[L1525927]

Related

Derived from gratus

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : grate

Senses

  • pleasing/agreeable/acceptable