Rost — 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.
- gridiron noun A metal frame on which people were tied down and burned as a form of torture.
- rust noun The reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it reacts with moisture and oxygen over time.
Senses
Rost 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.
- gridiron An iron rack or grate used for broiling meat and fish over coals. [from 14th c.]
- rust The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II) oxide (ferrous oxide).
- rust A reddish-brown color.
- rust A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
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.
gridiron — full definition
- noun A metal frame on which people were tied down and burned as a form of torture.
- noun A metal frame used for cooking meat or fish over hot coals.
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