v. 1 tr. reduce to small particles by rubbing on a serrated surface. 2 intr. (often foll. by against, on) rub with a harsh scraping sound. 3 tr. utter in a harsh tone. 4 intr. (often foll. by on) a sound harshly or discordantly. b have an irritating effect. 5 tr. grind (one's teeth). 6 intr. (of a hinge etc.) creak. [ME f. OF grater ult. f. WG]
GRATE
Meaning of GRATE in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012