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grate vs radiator grille

radiator grille vs grate

grate and radiator grille both are nouns.

grate is a verb but radiator grille is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grate Yes No Yes No
radiator grille Yes No No No
As nouns, radiator grille is a hyponym of grate; that is, radiator grille is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than grate:
  • grate: a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
  • radiator grille: grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator
Other hyponyms of grate include grille.
grate (noun) radiator grille (noun)
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
grate (verb) radiator grille (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 grate and radiator grille

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