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grata — 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.
  • grid noun A pattern of evenly spaced lines crossing to form squares, such as on graph paper or a map.
  • lattice noun A framework of crossed strips of wood or metal, often used as a garden trellis or decorative pattern.
  • rail noun A horizontal bar used as a support or barrier, or one of the metal bars that trains run on.

Senses

grata 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 barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.
  • grid A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle.
  • lattice A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis.
  • rail A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.

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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