definition of
grate

[1] #1 grate n. [grating] a frame of iron bars to hold a fire. wn

[2] #2 grate v. furnish with a grate; "a grated fireplace". wn

[3] #3 grate n. a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something. wn

[4] #4 grate v. [eat into, fret, rankle] gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered". wn

[5] #5 grate n. [grating] a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air. wn