τρίβω — meaning in English

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.
• rub verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.

Senses

τρίβω is used for these senses in English:

• grate (transitive, cooking) To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater.
• rub (transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

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.

rub — full definition

1. verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
2. verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
3. noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
4. noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.

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