grate
|grate|
B2
/ɡreɪt/
harsh or framework
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grate' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'grater,' where 'grater' meant 'to scratch or scrape.'
Historical Evolution
'grater' transformed into the Middle English word 'graten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scratch or scrape,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to shred food' and 'to irritate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a barrier, often in a fireplace.
The fireplace had a decorative grate.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to shred food into small pieces using a grater.
She grated the cheese for the pasta.
Synonyms
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