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Grater

/ɡrˈeɪtər/
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(noun) a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump

You might not need a grater if you have good knife skills.
Do you need a grater?
CEFR Practice Quiz
Please be careful when using the cheese ____, as the sharp edges can easily cut your fingertips.

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