음식을 강판 등에 문질러서 작은 조각으로 갈거나 채를 썰다.
To reduce food into small shreds by rubbing it against a rough or sharp-edged surface.
예문:
"Grate the zest of one lemon into the batter."
"He used a box grater to grate the cheddar."
두 표면이 맞부딪히며 거칠고 삐걱거리는 소리를 내다.
To make a harsh, scraping, or rasping sound by rubbing two surfaces together.
예문:
"The rusty hinges grated loudly when I opened the door."
"The sled runners grated against the bare pavement."
누군가의 감정이나 신경을 건드려 짜증나게 하거나 불쾌감을 주다.
To have an irritating or annoying effect on someone's feelings or nerves.
예문:
"Her high-pitched laugh began to grate on everyone."
"The repetitive music really grates on my nerves."
벽난로나 화로에서 땔감을 받쳐주는 금속 재질의 틀.
A metal frame used to hold fuel, such as wood or coal, in a fireplace or furnace.
예문:
"We placed several logs on the iron grate."
"The ash fell through the grate into the pan below."
구멍을 덮기 위해 평행하거나 교차된 막대들로 만든 격자 형태의 덮개.
A framework of parallel or crossed bars used to cover an opening.
예문:
"Water flowed quickly through the sewer grate."
"A heavy metal grate protected the shop window."