Grate

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NOUN

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

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

VERB

furnish with a grate

gnaw into

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

make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

scratch repeatedly

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