grate
VERBNOUN
/greɪt/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH G
grate is a valid 5-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
G2R1A1T1E1
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does grate mean?
VERB · 5 SENSES
1
Gnaw into; make resentful or angry.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
Scratch repeatedly.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
3
Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together.
“grate one's teeth in anger”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
4
Furnish with a grate.
“a grated fireplace”
BROADER
RELATED
5
Reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface.
“grate carrots and onions”
“grate nutmeg”
BROADER
RELATED
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
A frame of iron bars to hold a fire.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
A harsh rasping sound made by scraping something.
BROADER
AT THE BOARD