<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove.</li><li>a framework of parallel or crossed bars, used as a partition, guard, cover, or the like; grating.</li><li>a fireplace.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>grat·ed</li><li>grat·ing</li><li>to furnish with a grate or grates.</li></ul>