Grating
Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪt/
Grating (verb)
- to cut food into small pieces using a special tool with holes.
- to make a harsh, unpleasant sound that irritates people.
Examples
- She will grate the cheese for the pasta.
- Grate the carrots before adding them to the salad.
Common collocations: grate cheese, grate carrots, grate ginger, grate on nerves, grate on ears
Grating (noun)
- a metal frame with bars used to hold wood or coal in a fireplace.
Examples
- The grate was filled with ashes from the fire.
- He cleaned the grate before lighting a new fire.