Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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grate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
rile | No | No | Yes | No |
grate (noun) | rile (noun) |
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a frame of iron bars to hold a fire | |
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air | |
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something |
grate (verb) | rile (verb) |
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make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together | make turbid by stirring up the sediments of |
scratch repeatedly | cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations |
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 |