Hyphenation of grates

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grates

Definitions of grates:

1.
A frame of iron bars to hold a fire
2.
A harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
3.
A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
4.
Furnish with a grate
A grated fireplace
5.
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Make resentful or angry The injustice rankled her His resentment festered
6.
Reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
Grate carrots and onions Grate nutmeg
7.
Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
Grate one's teeth in anger
8.
Scratch repeatedly
The cat scraped at the armchair

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