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GRATES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Grates.

Grates - as a noun

A frame of iron bars to hold a fire

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grating

A harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grating
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
barrier
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grates - as a verb

Furnish with a grate

Example: "A grated fireplace"

Gnaw into; make resentful or angry

Example: "The injustice rankled her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eat intofretrankle

Reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface

Example: "Grate carrots and onions"

Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

Example: "Grate one's teeth in anger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break upfragmentfragmentisefragmentize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Scratch repeatedly

Example: "The cat scraped at the armchair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scrape
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rub
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The grates on the windows prevented insects from entering the house."
"I accidentally tripped and scraped my knee on the grates in the sidewalk."
"The grates on the floor allowed for proper ventilation in the basement."
"I cleaned the grates of the barbecue grill to remove any food residue."
"The sound of metal grates being dragged across the road echoed through the empty street."
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Word Game Points

Is GRATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is GRATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is GRATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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