GRATES
/ɡɹeɪts/
6-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of GRATES
noun
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A horizontal metal grill through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot
"The grate stopped the sheep from escaping from their field."
- A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning
verb
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To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars
"to grate a window"
verb
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To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater
"I need to grate the cheese before the potato is cooked."
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To make an unpleasant rasping sound, often as the result of rubbing against something
"Listening to his teeth grate all day long drives me mad."
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Anagrams of GRATES
gaster7
greats7
retags7
stager7
targes7
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About the word GRATES
Is "GRATES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "GRATES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "GRATES" worth?
In Scrabble, "GRATES" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "GRATES" mean?
A horizontal metal grill through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot
What are the anagrams of "GRATES"?
5 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as GRATES: GASTER, GREATS, RETAGS, STAGER, TARGES.