Definition

A kitchen tool with sharp edges used to shred or grate food into smaller pieces, such as cheese or vegetables.

Example

She used a grater to add fresh cheese to the pasta.

Conversation

Do you have a grater I can borrow for the recipe?

Sure, I use it all the time for cheese and vegetables.

Great! I need it to grater some carrots for the salad.

No problem, just make sure to return it when you're done.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grater comes from the Old French word 'grater', meaning to scrape or scratch. The word refers to a kitchen tool used to scrape or shred food into smaller pieces.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word 'grater' which means to scrape — that's why a grater is used to scrape food into finer pieces.

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