gratter

Definitions of gratter
  1. verb
    cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
    synonyms: griffer
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    type of:
    inciser
    make an incision into by carving or cutting
  2. verb
    scratch repeatedly
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    type of:
    frotter
    move over something with pressure
  3. verb
    scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
    synonyms: frotter
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    type of:
    irriter
    excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
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