Grate (?), a. [L. gratus agreeable, grateful: cf. It. & Sp. grato. See Grace, and cf. Agree.] Serving to gratify; agreeable. [Obs.] Sir T. Herbert.
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Grate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grated; p. pr. & vb. n. Grating.] To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window.
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Grate, v. i. 1. To make a harsh sound by friction.
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I had rather hear a brazen canstick turned,
Or a dry wheel grate on the exletree. Shak.
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2. 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.
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This grated harder upon the hearts of men. South.
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