Definitions

1. noun

A kitchen tool used for shredding or grating food, typically with a grid of sharp metal teeth.

“She used a box grater to grate the Parmesan cheese.”

2. verb

To cut or shred something into small pieces, typically using a grater.

“The chef grated the carrots for the salad.”

3. verb

To remove or rub off something, typically the skin or outer layer of an object.

“The sandpaper grated the wood to smooth out its surface.”