Grater: meaning, definitions and examples

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grater

[ ˈɡreɪtər ]

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kitchen utensil

A grater is a kitchen tool with sharp-edged holes used for shredding vegetables, cheese, and other foods into small pieces.

Synonyms

grinder, shredder

Examples of usage

I need a grater to shred the carrots for the salad.
Can you pass me the grater so I can grate some cheese?

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musical instrument

In music, a grater is a percussion instrument made by scraping a metal tool across the surface of a metal grater.

Synonyms

percussion instrument, scraper

Examples of usage

The musician used a grater to create a unique sound in the performance.
The grater added an interesting texture to the music.

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comparative form of great

Grater is the comparative form of the adjective great, used to compare two things or people.

Synonyms

better, larger

Examples of usage

She is grater than him in terms of knowledge.
This book is grater than the previous one.

Translations

Translations of the word "grater" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ralador

🇮🇳 कद्दूकस

🇩🇪 Reibe

🇮🇩 parutan

🇺🇦 тертка

🇵🇱 tarka

🇯🇵 おろし金

🇫🇷 râpe

🇪🇸 rallador

🇹🇷 rendeler

🇰🇷 강판

🇸🇦 مبشرة

🇨🇿 struhadlo

🇸🇰 strúhadlo

🇨🇳 刨丝器

🇸🇮 ribežen

🇮🇸 rifjárn

🇰🇿 үгіткіш

🇬🇪 ხეხილი

🇦🇿 rəndə

🇲🇽 rallador

Word origin

The word 'grater' originated from the Old French word 'grateor' which means a tool for scraping or grating. It has been used in English since the 15th century. The kitchen grater as we know it today became popular in the 19th century with the invention of different types of graters for various food items. The musical instrument grater has been used in various cultures around the world to create unique sounds and rhythms.