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