grate - noun

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

grate - verb

• furnish with a grate
• gnaw into; make resentful or angry
• reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
• make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
• scratch repeatedly

grate - thesaurus

fret   grating   grind   rankle   scrape