a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove.

a framework of parallel or crossed bars, used as a partition, guard, cover, or the like; grating.

a fireplace.

to furnish with a grate or grates.

verb

make happy , please

verb

abrade , bark , bray , file , fray , gall , mince , pound , pulverize , rasp , raze , rub , scrape , scratch , scuff , skin , triturate , aggravate , annoy , burn , chafe , exasperate , fret , get on one’s nerves , irk , nettle , peeve , pique , provoke , rankle , rile , rub the wrong way * , vex , shred