grate
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/ɡreɪt/
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/ɡreɪt/
A metal structure that holds wood or coal for a fire.
The fire in the grate warmed the room.
暖炉の火が部屋を暖めていた。
A metal cover over a drain to prevent things from falling in.
The water flowed through the grate into the drain.
水がグリルを通って排水溝に流れた。
To rub food on a grater to make it into small pieces.
She grated the carrots for the salad.
彼女はサラダのための人参をグレーターでかしました。
To cause annoyance or irritation.
The constant noise from the street began to grate on her nerves.
通りからの絶えず続く騒音が、彼女の神経を痛め始めた。
To make a harsh, unpleasant sound when two hard surfaces rub together.
The metal chair grated against the floor as he moved it.
彼が椅子を動かすと、金属の椅子が床にかすかに音を立てていた。