grate

Definitions

1. 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. 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.
3. 3.To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg.
6. 6.To fret; to irritate; to offend. News, my good lord Rome . . . grates me. Shak.
7. 7.To make a harsh sound by friction. I had rather hear a brazen canstick turned, Or a dry wheel grate on the exletree. Shak.
8. 8.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.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is 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 called?
• What is 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 called?
• What is to furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window called?
• What is 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 called?
• What is to reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg called?
• What is to fret; to irritate; to offend. News, my good lord Rome . . . grates me. Shak called?
• What is to make a harsh sound by friction. I had rather hear a brazen canstick turned, Or a dry wheel grate on the exletree. Shak called?