ärinä — meaning in English
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English meaning
- grate noun A metal frame of bars used to hold fuel in a fireplace, or a metal grid that lets small things pass through while blocking larger ones.
- grating adj Harsh or unpleasant, especially describing a sound or voice.
- grill noun A rack of metal bars used for cooking food over direct heat.
- hearth noun The floor or area around a fireplace, often used to represent home and family life.
- snarl verb To growl and bare the teeth angrily, as an animal does.
- splutter noun A forceful emission of something, especially in small drops or particles; a spluttering or sputtering.
Senses
ärinä is used for these senses in English:
- grate A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.
- grating A frame of iron bars to hold a fire.
- grill A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.
- hearth A hearthstone, either as standalone or as the floor of an enclosed fireplace or oven.
- snarl The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.
- splutter (uncountable) Chaotic and forceful speaking, verbal exchange, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.
grate — full definition
- noun A metal frame of bars used to hold fuel in a fireplace, or a metal grid that lets small things pass through while blocking larger ones.
- verb To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it across a grater.
- verb To make a harsh, scraping sound; or, figuratively, to irritate someone.
grating — full definition
- adj Harsh or unpleasant, especially describing a sound or voice.
- noun A frame or grid of parallel or crossed metal bars covering an opening.