Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Grates.
Grates - as a noun
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 intofret7rankle10Reduce 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)
grind7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break upfragment14fragmentise17fragmentize26Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is GRATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordGRATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is GRATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
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