Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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rub | Yes | No | Yes | No |
grate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
rub (noun) | grate (noun) |
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the act of rubbing or wiping | a frame of iron bars to hold a fire |
an unforeseen obstacle | a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air |
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something |
rub (verb) | grate (verb) |
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move over something with pressure | make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together |
cause friction | scratch repeatedly |
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching | 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 |