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- pronunciation:
- greIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a framework of crossed or parallel bars that serves as a covering, guard, or the like.
Water rushed through the storm sewer grate.Her key dropped through the grate over the hot air duct.- synonyms:
- grating, grid, grille
- similar words:
- grill
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| definition 2: |
a framework of metal bars that holds the fuel in a furnace, stove, or fireplace.
She poked at the burning logs in the grate.- similar words:
- grating
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| definition 3: |
a fireplace.
- synonyms:
- fireplace
- similar words:
- hearth
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| related words: |
grill, lattice |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
grates, grating, grated |
| definition: |
to provide with a grate.
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| related words: |
lattice |
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