grate

• اسم يشير إلى شبكة أو قضبان متوازية أو متقاطعة تُستخدم عادةً كغطاء لفتحة كالموقد أو البالوعة أو النافذة، كما يشير إلى المشواة أو الشبكة المعدنية المستخدمة في الطهي.

A noun referring to a framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically used as a cover for an opening, such as a fireplace, drain, or window.

1. Metal frameworkB1formal

   A framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically used as a cover for an opening, such as a window or drain.

   شبكة معدنية

   • The iron grate covered the basement window.
   • Water flowed through the grate into the sewer.
   • He removed the grate to clean the fireplace.

   المرادفاتgratinggridgrillgrillelattice

2. Fireplace grateB1formal

   A metal frame used to hold fuel (like coal or wood) in a fireplace or furnace.

   شبكة الموقد

   • She placed the logs on the grate in the fireplace.
   • The old grate was rusted and needed replacement.
   • Ash fell through the grate into the tray below.

• فعل يُستخدم لوصف عملية بشر الطعام إلى قطع صغيرة باستخدام مبشرة، أو لإصدار صوت مزعج كصوت الصرير أو احتكاك الأسنان، أو لإثارة الضيق والانزعاج.

A verb used to describe the action of shredding food into small pieces using a grater, or to make an irritating sound.

1. Shred foodA2formalculinary

   To shred or reduce food into small pieces by rubbing it against a grater.

   بَشْر الطعام

   • She grated some cheese over the pasta.
   • He grated a carrot to add to the salad.
   • You need to grate the lemon zest for the recipe.

   المرادفاتgrindraspshred

2. Make an irritating soundB1formal

   To make a harsh, scraping sound that is unpleasant to hear.

   إحداث صوت مزعج

   • The metal chair grated against the floor.
   • His voice grated on my nerves all evening.
   • The rusty gate grated as it swung open.

   المرادفاتcreakgrindjarraspscrapescreechsqueak

   الأضدادpleasesoothe

3. Irritate or annoyB2informal

   To cause irritation or annoyance over time.

   يزعج

   • Her constant complaining really grates on me.
   • The repetitive noise began to grate on his patience.
   • His arrogant attitude grates on everyone in the office.

   المرادفاتaggravateannoybotherchafeexasperategallirkirritatenettlepeeveranklerilevex

   الأضدادcomfortdelightpacifypleasesoothe