grates
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Is grates a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of grates?
Definition
noun (English)
1. a frame of iron bars to hold a fireSynonyms: grate, grating
2. a harsh rasping sound made by scraping somethingSynonyms: grate
3. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting airSynonyms: grate, grating
verb (English)
1. furnish with a grateExamples: "a grated fireplace"Synonyms: grate
2. gnaw into; make resentful or angryExamples: "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered"Synonyms: eat into, fret, grate, rankle
3. reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surfaceExamples: "grate carrots and onions"; "grate nutmeg"Synonyms: grate
4. make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing togetherExamples: "grate one's teeth in anger"Synonyms: grate, grind
5. scratch repeatedlyExamples: "The cat scraped at the armchair"Synonyms: grate, scrape
Definition source: Wiktionary