grate (EN)

verb, noun

verb “grate”

1. to shred things, usually food, by rubbing them across a grater
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   She grated the carrots finely for the salad.
2. to make an unpleasant rasping sound, often due to rubbing against something
   The old door grated against the floor every time it was opened.
3. to irritate or annoy someone
   His constant humming really grates on me during long car rides.

noun “grate”

1. a horizontal metal grill that allows liquid or small objects to fall through while blocking larger objects
   Leaves clogged the grate over the storm drain, causing the street to flood.