GRATE
/ɡɹeɪt/
5-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of GRATE
noun
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A horizontal metal grill through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot
"The grate stopped the sheep from escaping from their field."
- A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning
verb
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To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars
"to grate a window"
verb
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To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater
"I need to grate the cheese before the potato is cooked."
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To make an unpleasant rasping sound, often as the result of rubbing against something
"Listening to his teeth grate all day long drives me mad."
adjective
- Serving to gratify; agreeable.
adjective
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Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.
"A great storm is approaching our shores."
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Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.
"the great auk"
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Anagrams of GRATE
great6
retag6
targe6
terga6
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About the word GRATE
Is "GRATE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "GRATE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "GRATE" worth?
In Scrabble, "GRATE" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "GRATE" mean?
A horizontal metal grill through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot
What are the anagrams of "GRATE"?
4 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as GRATE: GREAT, RETAG, TARGE, TERGA.