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radiator grille vs grate

grate vs radiator grille

radiator grille and grate both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
radiator grille Yes No No No
grate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, grate is a hypernym of radiator grille; that is, grate is a word with a broader meaning than radiator grille:
  • radiator grille: grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator
  • grate: a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Other hypernyms of radiator grille include grating.
radiator grille (noun) grate (noun)
grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator 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
radiator grille (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 radiator grille and grate

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