grater

[ˈɡreɪtər]

grater Definition

a kitchen utensil with sharp-edged holes on one side, used for shredding vegetables, cheese, and other food items.

Using grater: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grater" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to use the grater to shred the cheese for the pizza.

  • Example

    She grated some carrots for the salad using a grater.

  • Example

    The recipe calls for grated ginger, so I need to use the grater to prepare it.

grater Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grater

Phrases with grater

  • a type of grater specifically designed for shredding cheese

    Example

    I bought a new cheese grater to make it easier to shred cheese for my recipes.

  • a type of grater that has four sides with different sizes of holes for shredding and grating food items

    Example

    A box grater is a versatile kitchen tool that can be used for shredding cheese, vegetables, and other food items.

  • microplane grater

    a type of grater with very fine holes, used for grating citrus zest, hard cheeses, and spices

    Example

    A microplane grater is perfect for adding finely grated Parmesan cheese to pasta dishes.

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Summary: grater in Brief

A 'grater' [ˈɡreɪtər] is a kitchen utensil with sharp-edged holes on one side, used for shredding vegetables, cheese, and other food items. It comes in different types such as 'cheese grater', 'box grater', and 'microplane grater'.

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