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Definition of Grate

Grate
Grate Grate, n. [LL. grata, fr. L. crates hurdle; or It. grata, of the same origin. Sae Crate, Hurdle.] 1. A structure or frame containing parallel or crosed bars, with interstices; a kind of latticework, such as is used ia the windows of prisons and cloisters. ``A secret grate of iron bars.' --Shak. 2. A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning. Grate surface (Steam, Boiler) the area of the surface of the grate upon which the fuel lies in the furnace.
Grate
Grate Grate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grated; p. pr. &. vb. n. Grating.] To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window.
Grate
Grate Grate, a. [L. gratus agreeable, grateful: cf. It. & Sp. grato. See Grace, and cf. Agree.] Serving to gratify; agreeable. [Obs.] --Sir T. Herbert.
Grate
Grate Grate, v. t. [OF grater to scrape, scratch, F. gratter, LL. gratare, cratare; of German origin; cf. OHG. chrazz[=o]n G. kratzen, D. krassen, Sw. Kratta, and perh. E. scratch.] 1. To rub roughly or harshly, as one body against another, causing a harsh sound; as, to grate the teeth; to produce (a harsh sound) by rubbing. On their hinges grate Harsh thunder. --Milton. 2. To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg. 3. To fret; to irritate; to offend. News, my good lord Rome . . . grates me. --Shak.
Grate
Grate Grate, v. i. 1. To make a harsh sound by friction. I had rather hear a brazen canstick turned, Or a dry wheel grate on the exletree. --Shak. 2. To produce the effect of rubbing with a hard rough material; to cause wearing, tearing, or bruising. Hence; To produce exasperation, soreness, or grief; to offend by oppression or importunity. This grated harder upon the hearts of men. --South.

Meaning of Grate from wikipedia

- Look up grate in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Grate may refer to: Grate, the metal part of a fireplace where the fire is placed Grate, the act of...
- Shawn Michael Grate (born August 8, 1976) is an American serial killer and rapist who was sentenced to death for the murders of five young women in and...
- Elizabeth Ruth Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973) was an American actress, pin-up girl, dancer, model and singer. Her 42 films during the 1930s...
- Grable is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Betty Grable (1916–1973), American dancer, singer, and actress Joyce Grable (1952–2023)...
- Gration is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Barry Gration (born 1936), Royal Australian Air Force officer Harry Gration (1950–2022)...
- to 175 MWth in industry and CHP Fuel fired per grate area 1-2 MW/m2, maximum grate area 100 m2 Grates are typical only suitable for co**** particles,...
- The Grates were an Australian indie rock band, which formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 2002 with Patience Hodgson on lead vocals, John Patterson on guitars...
- A tree grate is a metallic grating installed at the same level with the pavement around a tree that allows the soil underneath to stay uncompacted and...
- Tylan Grable (born October 4, 1999) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL)....
- A grater, also known as a shredder, is a kitchen utensil used to grate foods into fine pieces. Several types of graters feature different sizes of grating...