noun

1. A horizontal metal grill through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot

   “The grate stopped the sheep from escaping from their field.”

2. A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning

Synonyms: grill

verb

1. To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars

   “to grate a window”