Rock of Gibraltar Rock of Gibraltar /ˈrɑk ʌv dʒɪˈbɔltər/

noun

1. Location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules  ( Calpe , Gibraltar , Rock of Gibraltar )
   location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
   
   

 grate grate /ˈgreɪt/

noun

1. () A frame of iron bars to hold a fire  ( grating , grate )
   a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
    I like to grate some fresh cheese on top of my pasta
   I like to grate some fresh cheese on top of my pasta
   
   
2. A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air  ( grate , grating )
   a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
    The prisoners looked out through the grating, hoping for freedom.
   The prisoners looked out through the grating, hoping for freedom.
   
   
3. A harsh rasping sound made by scraping something  ( grate )
   a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
   

verb

1. Scratch repeatedly  ( grate , scrape )
   scratch repeatedly
    The cat scraped at the armchair
   The cat scraped at the armchair
   
2. Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together  ( grate , grind )
   make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
    Grate one's teeth in anger
   grate one's teeth in anger
   
3. Reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface  ( grate )
   reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
    Grate carrots and onions
   grate carrots and onions
    Grate nutmeg
   grate nutmeg
   
4. Gnaw into; make resentful or angry  ( eat into , fret , grate , rankle )
   gnaw into; make resentful or angry
    The injustice rankled her
   The injustice rankled her
    His resentment festered
   his resentment festered
   
5. Furnish with a grate  ( grate )
   furnish with a grate
    A grated fireplace
   a grated fireplace
   

 Anzio Anzio /ˈænˌziːoʊ/

noun

1. A town of central Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea; the Allies established a beachhead at Anzio in World War II  ( Anzio )
   a town of central Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea; the Allies established a beachhead at Anzio in World War II
    The World War II museum in Anzio offers insights into the beachhead operations.
   The World War II museum in Anzio offers insights into the beachhead operations.
   
   

 countersink countersink /ˈkaʊntərˌsɪŋk/

noun

1. A bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole  ( counterbore , countersink , countersink bit )
   a bit for enlarging the upper part of a hole
   
   
2. A hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface  ( countersink )
   a hole (usually in wood) with the top part enlarged so that a screw or bolt will fit into it and lie below the surface
    After drilling the countersink, the screw fit perfectly flush with the wooden surface.
   After drilling the countersink, the screw fit perfectly flush with the wooden surface.
   
   

verb

1. Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)  ( countersink , set )
   insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)