grater
/ˈɡɹeɪtə/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a kitchen tool with sharp holes used to cut food into small pieces.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Can you hand me the grater so I can shred some cheese?”
“Be careful with the grater — it's really sharp.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A tool with which one grates, especially cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump
“I'm making coleslaw; do you know where the grater is?”