Grate may refer to: Grate, the metal part of a fireplace where the fire is placed Grate, the act of using a grater, a kitchen utensil Grate, or grille, a barrier through which small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot Grating, a covering of a drain People with the surname Don Grate (1923–2014), American sportsman Eric Grate (1896–1983), Swedish sculptor, painter and graphics artist Pablo Grate (born 1967), Swedish sprint canoeist Shawn Grate (born 1976), American serial killer