grate
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(verb) make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger" |
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Synonyms: grind |
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Related Words: break up, chew, fragment, fragmentize, gnash, jaw, manducate, masticate |
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| 2. |
(noun) a frame of iron bars to hold a fire |
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Synonyms: grating |
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Related Words: frame, framework, framing |
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(noun) a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air |
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Synonyms: grating |
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Related Words: barrier, grille, radiator grille |
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| 4. |
(verb) scratch repeatedly |
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Synonyms: scrape |
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Related Words: paw, rub |
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| 5. |
(verb) gnaw into; make resentful or angry |
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Synonyms: eat into, fret, rankle |
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Related Words: annoy, bother, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex |
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