(transitive, cooking) To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater. / (intransitive) To make an unpleasant rasping sound, often as the result of rubbing against something.

(obsolete) Serving to gratify; agreeable.

Obsolete spelling of great

a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump

The state of being grateful.

An additional payment given freely as thanks for service. / Euphemistic form of fee, in contexts where such additional payments have been made obligatory. / Euphemistic form of bribe.

Appreciative; thankful. / (obsolete) Pleasing, welcome.

The division of a design or draught into squares, in order to reproduce it more easily in larger or smaller dimensions.

The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste. / A gratuity; a reward. / (uncountable) A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.

In a grateful manner.