barrier vs grate

grate vs barrier

barrier and grate both are nouns.

barrier is not a verb while grate is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
barrier	Yes	No	No	No
grate	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, grate is a hyponym of barrier; that is, grate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than barrier:

barrier: a structure or object that impedes free movement
grate: a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

Other hyponyms of barrier include balusters, balustrade, banister, bannister, handrail, barricade, breakwater, bulwark, groin, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall, bulwark, crash barrier, dam, dike, dyke, fence, fencing, fender, wing, grating, hurdle, movable barrier, rail, railing, revetment, barricade, roadblock, starting gate, starting stall, tilt barrier.

barrier (noun)	grate (noun)
a structure or object that impedes free movement	a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective	a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access	a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

barrier (verb)	grate (verb)
	make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
	scratch repeatedly
	reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
	gnaw into; make resentful or angry
	furnish with a grate

Difference between barrier and grate

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