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One who, or that which, grates; especially, an instrument or utensil with a rough, indented surface, for rubbing off small particles of any substance; as a grater for nutmegs.

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  1. a. One who, or that which, grates; especially, an instrument or utensil with a rough, indented surface, for rubbing off small particles of any substance; as a grater for nutmegs.
  2. n. utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese)
  3. One who, or that which, grates; especially, an instrument or utensil with a rough, indented surface, for rubbing off small particles of any substance; as a grater for nutmegs.
  4. One who, or that which, grates; especially, an instrument orutensil with a rough, indented surface, for rubbing off smallparticles of any substance; as a grater for nutmegs.
  5. n:100 n. utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese)