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arina — 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

arina 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

  1. 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.
  2. verb To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it across a grater.
  3. verb To make a harsh, scraping sound; or, figuratively, to irritate someone.

grating — full definition

  1. adj Harsh or unpleasant, especially describing a sound or voice.
  2. noun A frame or grid of parallel or crossed metal bars covering an opening.

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