Grated

grate ¹  (grt)

v. grat·ed, grat·ing, grates

v.tr.

1. To reduce to fragments, shreds, or powder by rubbing against an abrasive surface.

2. To cause to make a harsh grinding or rasping sound through friction: grated her teeth in anger.

3. To irritate or annoy persistently.

4. Archaic To rub or wear away.

v.intr.

1. To make a harsh rasping sound by or as if by scraping or grinding.

2. To cause irritation or annoyance: a noise that grates on one's nerves.

n.

A harsh rasping sound made by scraping or rubbing: the grate of a key in a lock.

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[Middle English graten, from Old French grater, to scrape, of Germanic origin.]

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grate ²  (grt)

n.

1. A framework of parallel or latticed bars for blocking an opening.

2. A framework of metal bars used to hold fuel or food in a stove, furnace, or fireplace.

3. A fireplace.

4. A perforated iron plate or screen for sieving and grading crushed ore.

tr.v. grat·ed, grat·ing, grates

To equip with a grate.

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[Middle English, from Medieval Latin grta, alteration of Latin crtis, wickerwork.]