grate
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
Framework senses
- §1
- scratch repeatedly
- §2
- make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
- §3
- reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
- §4
- gnaw into
- §5
- furnish with a grate