Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grate
verb
/ɡreɪt/
Definition
To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or a device with sharp holes.
Examples
- She likes to grate cheese for the pizza.
- Make sure to grate the carrots finely for the salad.
- He used a box grater to shred the vegetables.
Meaning
Grate can refer to both the action of shredding food and the device used for this purpose.
Synonyms
- shred
- grind
- scrape
