n.
One that grates, as an implement with sharp-edged slits and perforations on which to grate foods.
grater
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Graters come in several shapes-the most popular styles are flat, cylindrical and box-shape. They're used to reduce hard foods to small particles or long, thin strips. Most graters are made of metal or plastic that has been perforated with sharp-edged, small- or medium-size holes or slits. Many have handles at the top for a sure grip. Graters made of stainless steel will not rust, whereas those of tinned steel will. See also mouli grater; nutmeg grater.
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IN BRIEF: n. - Utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese).
Tutor's tip: If the "grater" (a tool used to make food into small pieces) is sharp it will do a "greater" (better) job than if it is dull.
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A grater is a kitchen utensil used to grate foods into fine strips or crumbs. Several types of graters boast different sizes of grating slots, and can therefore aid in the preparation of a variety of foods. They are commonly used to grate cheese and lemon or orange peel (to create zest), and can also be used to grate other soft foods. They are commonly used in the preparation of toasted cheese, Welsh rarebit, and macaroni and cheese.
In Slavic cuisine, graters are commonly used to grate potatoes, for preparation of, e.g., draniki, bramborak or potato babka.
In tropical nations, graters are also used to grate coconut meat. In Jamaica, a coconut grater is used as a traditional musical instrument [1] (along with drums, fife, and other instruments) in the performance of kumina, jonkanoo, and sometimes mento.
They are also known as shredders in parts of the eastern United States.
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- ^ Brad Fredericks. "American Rhythm and Blues Influence on Early Jamaican Musical Style". http://debate.uvm.edu/dreadlibrary/fredericks.html. Retrieved 2007-07-14.
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Dansk (Danish)
n. - rivejern, -rasper
Deutsch (German)
n. - Raspel, Reibe
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (μαγειρ.) ξύστης, τρίφτης
Português (Portuguese)
n. - ralador (m)
Русский (Russian)
терка, раздражающий фактор
Español (Spanish)
n. - rallador, rallo
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - rivjärn
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
摩擦者, 擦碎器, 磨碎器
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 摩擦者, 擦碎器, 磨碎器
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) المبرشه
עברית (Hebrew)
n. - פומפייה, מגררת
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