Grate

gr.it, n. a frumewoik composed of bars with interstices csp. one of iron bars for holding coals while burning. [Low L. grat a, a grate, hurdle, lattice --from L. crates a hurdle. Sec Crate Grate, gr.il, v to rub hard or wear away with anything rough to make a harsh sound to irritate or ol fend [Fi grafter through Low L., from (). Ger. chrauon [Ger. krutzen), to scratch, akin to Siv kiatta