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grate vs grind

grind vs grate

grate and grind both are nouns.

grate and grind both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grate Yes No Yes No
grind Yes No Yes No
As verbs, grate and grind are synonyms defined as:
  • grate and grind: make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
grate (noun) grind (noun)
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire the act of grinding to a powder or dust
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air hard monotonous routine work
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground
an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
grate (verb) grind (verb)
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
scratch repeatedly make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface press or grind with a crushing noise
gnaw into; make resentful or angry shape or form by grinding
furnish with a grate created by grinding
dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced
work hard
Difference between grate and grind

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