What is the meaning of the word "grate"?

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  1. furnish with a grate copy to clipboard verb
    • a grated fireplace copy to clipboard
  2. make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together copy to clipboard verb
    • grate one's teeth in anger copy to clipboard
  3. reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface copy to clipboard verb
    • grate carrots and onions copy to clipboard

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