grated

Variant of grate

transitive verb grated, grating

  1. to grind into shreds or particles by rubbing or scraping
  2. to rub against (an object) with a harsh, scraping sound
  3. to grind (the teeth) together with a rasping sound
  4. to irritate; annoy; fret

Origin: ME graten < OFr grater (Fr gratter) < Frank *kratton, akin to OHG chrazzōn (Ger kratzen), to scratch < IE base *gred- > Alb gërrusë, scraper

intransitive verb

  1. to grind or rub with a harsh scraping or rasping sound
  2. to make a harsh or rasping sound
  3. to have an irritating or annoying effect
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