grated

[US]/'greitid/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. with a grated surface; crushed into small pieces
v. to reduce to small pieces by rubbing against a rough or sharp surface; to irritate or annoy

Phrases & Collocations

grated cheese

grated carrots

grated ginger

Example Sentences

grated her teeth in anger.

a teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg

his helmet grated against the top of the door.

he had a juvenile streak which grated on her nerves.

The nails in his boots grated on the stones.

Mix the chicken meat with half of the bechamel sauce and season with grated nutmeg, salt and pepper.

The grit beneath her soles grated harshly on the wooden deck.

diced lobster mixed with Mornay sauce placed back in the shell and sprinkled with grated cheese and browned.

He is methodical as he arranges the first course of perfectly done green asparagus with chervil remoulade, generously dusting the plate with freshly grated orange and lemon peel.

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