GRATE
- frame of metal bars for holding burning fuel
- framework of crossed bars used as a guard or cover
- to have an irritating effect
- to make a rough scraping sound
- to reduce to shreds by rubbing [v GRATED, GRATES, GRATING] : GRATINGLY [adv]
- to reduce to small particles by rubbing against a rough surface
- to rub together with a harsh sound
- to irritate