1.a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
2.a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
3.a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
1.furnish with a grate;
a grated fireplace
2.gnaw into; make resentful or angry;
The unjustice rankled her
3.reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface;
grate carrots and onions
4.make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together;
grate one's teeth in anger
5.scratch repeatedly;
The cat scraped at the armchair