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or (1):
(n.) A structure or frame containing parallel or crosed bars, with interstices; a kind of latticework, such as is used ia the windows of prisons and cloisters.
(2):
(n.) A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning.
(3):
(v. i.) To produce the effect of rubbing with a hard rough material; to cause wearing, tearing, or bruising. Hence; To produce exasperation, soreness, or grief; to offend by oppression or importunity.
(4):
(v. i.) To make a harsh sound by friction.
(5):
(v. t.) To fret; to irritate; to offend.
(6):
(v. t.) To reduce to small particles by rubbing with anything rough or indented; as, to grate a nutmeg.
(7):
(v. t.) To rub roughly or harshly, as one body against another, causing a harsh sound; as, to grate the teeth; to produce (a harsh sound) by rubbing.
(8):
(v. t.) To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window.
(9):
(a.) Serving to gratify; agreeable.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Rate'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/r/rate.html. 1828.
