Synonyms of 'grate'

grate

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1 (verb) in the sense of shred

Definition

to reduce to shreds by rubbing against a rough surface

Grate the cheese into a mixing bowl.

Synonyms

shred

They may be shredding the documents.

mince

pulverize

Pulverize the bran to a fine powder.

triturate

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2 (verb) in the sense of scrape

Definition

to produce a harsh rasping sound by scraping against an object or surface

His chair grated as he got to his feet.

Synonyms

scrape

The only sound is that of knives and forks scraping against china.

grind

If you grind your teeth at night, see your dentist.

rub

Smear cream on to prevent it from rubbing.

scratch

He had blood on his nose and he had scratched his knees.

creak

The bed-springs creaked.

rasp

The blade rasped over his skin.

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phrasal verb

See grate on someone or grate on someone's nerves

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in the sense of creak

Definition

to make or move with a harsh squeaking sound

The bed-springs creaked.

Synonyms

squeak,

grind,

scrape,

groan,

grate,

screech,

squeal,

scratch,

rasp

in the sense of grind

Definition

(of two objects) to scrape together with a harsh rasping sound

If you grind your teeth at night, see your dentist.

Synonyms

grate,

scrape,

grit,

gnash

in the sense of pulverize

Definition

to reduce to fine particles by crushing or grinding

Pulverize the bran to a fine powder.

Synonyms

crush,

pound,

grind,

mill,

bray,

pestle,

granulate,

comminute,

triturate,

levigate

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grate on someone or grate on someone's nerves

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palate or palette or pallet?

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Smooth the top using a palate knife. Smooth the top using a palette knife. Smooth the top using a pallet knife.

rain or reign or rein?

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rein

rain

reign

The planners keep a tight on building work.

tail or tale?

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The book includes a collection of stories, poems and the odd folk tail. The book includes a collection of stories, poems and the odd folk tale.

maize or maze?

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On the horizon they could see vast fields of maize. On the horizon they could see vast fields of maze.

bread or bred?

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bred

bread

She has always horses.

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foul or fowl?

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fowl

foul

Carve the into eight pieces.

scene or seen?

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It's a scene of complete devastation. It's a seen of complete devastation.

gait or gate?

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He opened the gait and started walking up to the house. He opened the gate and started walking up to the house.

miner or minor?

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miner

minor

I watched as each coal was brought to safety.

manner or manor?

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manner

manor

She smiled again in a friendly .

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Synonyms of 'grate'

grate

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