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grate

UK
/ɡreɪt/
US
/ɡreɪt/

Translations

gratenoun
grates
pl
UK
/ɡreɪt/
US
/ɡreɪt/
grilleSpécialement pour une cheminée ou une ouverture fermée par une grille.
The fire crackled warmly in the grate, casting a cozy glow across the room.
Le feu crépitait chaleureusement dans la grille, projetant une lueur cosy dans toute la pièce.
grincementSon dur et désagréable, généralement produit par un frottement.
The grate of metal on metal echoed through the empty warehouse.
Le grincement du métal contre le métal résonnait dans l'entrepôt vide.
Synonyms
shredder
grater
rasp
grateverb
grated
Past Simple
grated
Past Participle
grating
Gerund
UK
/ɡreɪt/
US
/ɡreɪt/
irriterSurtout dans l'expression avec une nuance d'agacement persistant.
His constant humming began to grate on her nerves.
Son bourdonnement constant a commencé à l'irriter.
râperPour réduire un aliment en petits morceaux à l'aide d'une râpe.
She decided to grate the cheese for the pasta dish.
Elle a décidé de râper le fromage pour le plat de pâtes.
Additional translations
grincerPour un bruit de frottement dur et désagréable.
Synonyms
shred
scrape
grind
rasp
file
abrade
gratesnoun

grate

grates
pl
UK
/ɡreɪts/
US
/ɡreɪts/
grillesTerme général pour des barreaux ou des structures métalliques servant de protection, de fermeture ou de support.
The fireplace was fitted with iron grates to hold the burning logs securely.
La cheminée était équipée de grilles en fer pour maintenir solidement les bûches en feu.
Synonyms
ash grate
firebasket
hearth
fire grate
grating
screen
latticework
lattice
mesh
grids
bars
grills
grilles

Definitions

gratenoun
A framework of metal bars used to hold fuel in a fireplace.
The fire crackled warmly in the grate, casting a cozy glow across the room.
A grating or grill, often used to cover an opening.
He lifted the grate to access the drain below.
A harsh scraping or grating sound.
The grate of metal on metal echoed through the empty warehouse.
grateverb
To reduce something, especially food, to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater.
She decided to grate the cheese for the pasta dish.
To cause irritation or annoyance.
His constant humming began to grate on her nerves.
To make or emit a harsh scraping sound.
The heavy doors grated as they swung shut.
gratesnoun
Metal bars or frames used to cover an opening, often in a fireplace or drain, to allow air or liquid to pass through while preventing larger objects from entering.
The fireplace was fitted with iron grates to hold the burning logs securely.
A framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically used as a partition or barrier.
The grates on the windows provided extra security for the building.
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