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
- 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.