Definition of grate

"grate" in the noun sense

1. grate, grating

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

2. grate

a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

3. grate, grating

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

"grate" in the verb sense

1. grate

furnish with a grate

"a grated fireplace"

2. eat into, fret, rankle, grate

gnaw into make resentful or angry

"The injustice rankled her"

"his resentment festered"

3. grate

reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface

"grate carrots and onions"

"grate nutmeg"

4. grate, grind

make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

"grate one's teeth in anger"

5. scrape, grate

scratch repeatedly

"The cat scraped at the armchair"

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grate in Scrabble®

The word grate is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 6

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grate in Words With Friends™

The word grate is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 7

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