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grates Definition and Meaning in English (grates definition)

verb
Synonyms:shredrasp
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Grates definition: To reduce something, especially food, to small shreds or particles by rubbing it against a rough surface.

Definitions of Grates

  1. 1verb

    To reduce something, especially food, to small shreds or particles by rubbing it against a rough surface.

  2. 2verb

    To make a harsh, scraping, or unpleasant sound.

  3. 3noun

    A framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically found in a fireplace or covering an opening.

Example Sentences

“She grates cheese for the pasta.”

“The old gate grates loudly when opened.”

“The grates in the drain were clogged.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivegrate
past participlegrated
present participlegrating
noungrate
agent noungrater

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Grates definition: To reduce something, especially food, to small shreds or particles by rubbing it against a rough surface.
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'Grates' translates to 'grates' in English. Grates definition: To reduce something, especially food, to small shreds or particles by rubbing it against a rough surface.
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