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grater
nounB1
/ˈɡreɪtə(r)/A kitchen utensil with a rough, perforated surface used for shredding food (especially cheese, vegetables) into small pieces.
gratiae
plural-nounN/A (Latin term used in English contexts)
/ˈɡrɑːtɪˌaɪ/ or /ˈɡreɪʃɪˌiː/ (Latin pronunciation anglicised)Incorrect dictionary citation form (directly from Latin). The standard English noun is 'grace'.
gratian
nounR2 (Very Low Frequency / Archaic)
/ˈɡreɪ.ʃən/A rare and archaic noun for a person filled with or expressing gratitude; a grateful person.
graticule
nounC2
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.kjuːl/A grid of fine lines or markings, typically found on a map, chart, or in an optical instrument like a microscope or telescope, used for measurement or reference.
gratification
nounC1
/ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/The state of feeling pleasure or satisfaction, especially from the fulfillment of a desire or the meeting of a need.
gratify
verbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/to satisfy or please someone; to give pleasure or contentment, often by fulfilling a desire or wish.
gratin
adjectivenounB2
/ˈɡratã/A dish, typically of vegetables or pasta, with a browned topping of breadcrumbs and/or grated cheese.
gratinate
verb-transitiveC2
/ˈɡræt.ɪ.neɪt/to cook (a dish) by browning its surface under a grill or in an oven.
gratine
verb-transitiveC2
/ˈɡratɪneɪ/A dish baked or browned with a crust of breadcrumbs, grated cheese, or both, often under a grill.
grating
adjectivenounC1
/ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/Something that has a rough, rasping, or irritating quality; a framework of parallel or crossed bars.
gratitude
nounC1
/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/The feeling or quality of being thankful for something good received.
grattan
nounLow
/ˈɡrætən/A proper noun, historically most commonly used as a family name or in reference to specific individuals or entities named Grattan.
grattoir
nounC2/Highly Specialized
/ˈɡratwɑː/a tool with a sharp edge, typically a metal blade in a handle, used for scraping surfaces to clean, smooth, or remove material.
gratuitous contract
nounC2
/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs ˈkɒntrækt/A contract where only one party makes a promise or undertakes an obligation without receiving any consideration or payment from the other party.
gratuity
nounC1
/ɡrəˈtjuːəti/A sum of money given voluntarily for a service, beyond what is owed or required; a tip.
gratulate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveE (Extremely Rare / Archaic)
/ˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/To express joy or congratulations to (someone) on account of a happy event or personal achievement.
gratulation
nounVery Low
/ˌɡrætʃʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/The action of expressing joy, pleasure, or approval for someone's success or good fortune; congratulation.
graubunden
nounLow
/ˈɡraʊˌbʊndən/A canton (state) in eastern Switzerland, the largest by area.
grauer's gorilla
nounVery Low
/ˈɡraʊ.əz ɡəˈrɪl.ə/A subspecies of eastern gorilla, also known as the eastern lowland gorilla, native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
graunch
verbC2
/ɡrɔːn(t)ʃ/To make a harsh grinding or grating sound; to grind or crush noisily.

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