Grates Meaning in English
word · lemma: grate
Definição
'Grates' is the plural of 'grate', meaning metal covers over holes (like street drains), and also the third-person singular or plural of the verb 'to grate', which means to shred food or to make an unpleasant, harsh sound.
Uso & Nuances
Noun: Often used for metal covers on streets or in fireplaces. Verb: 'Grate cheese' (shred finely), 'grate on my nerves' (something very annoying). The sound meaning is negative. Not to be confused with 'great' (large, excellent).
Frases de Exemplo
The street has metal grates over the drains.
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She grates the cheese for the pizza.
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The sound of chalk on the board grates on my ears.
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Don’t forget to clean the grates in the fireplace after using it.
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His voice really grates on me after a while.
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Watch out—some grates on the sidewalk are loose!
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