See Also: Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
Grate(medicine)
grate(1)(dictionary)
grate(2)(dictionary)
grate(3)(dictionary)
grate(4)(dictionary)
grate 1, noun(dictionary)
inclined grate(medicine)
traveling grate(medicine)
grate 2, verb(dictionary)

Grate (medicine)


grate


1. To make a harsh sound by friction. "I had rather hear a brazen canstick turned, Or a dry wheel grate on the exletree." (Shak)

2. To produce the effect of rubbing with a hard rough material; to cause wearing, tearing, or bruising. Hence; To produce exasperation, soreness, or grief; to offend by oppression or importunity. "This grated harder upon the hearts of men." (South) p. 647 this page badly done in need of careful proofing

Source: Websters Dictionary