
Grate
Kitchen Context
Grate is often used for preparing food, usually as a step in cooking recipes.

Could you grate some ginger for the stir-fry?
Fine Texture
Grating creates a fine texture that's ideal for melting or mixing in dishes.

Grate the chocolate finely to sprinkle on the cappuccino.
Manual Tool
A grater is the tool used; 'grate' involves physical effort and direct contact with the tool.

She started to grate the cucumbers for the tzatziki sauce.
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