Grate

grāt, n. a framework composed of bars with interstices, esp. one of iron bars for holding coals while burning.— adj. Grat′ed , having a grating.— ns. Graticulā′tion , the division of a design into squares for convenience in making an enlarged or diminished copy; Grat′ing , the bars of a grate: a partition or frame of bars. [Low L. grat a , a grate—L. crates , a hurdle. See Crate .]