grates

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1. n a frame of iron bars to hold a fire n a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something n a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air v furnish with a grate v gnaw into; make resentful or angry v reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface v make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together v scratch repeatedly Source: ecdict

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