A cooking grate refers to a metal grid or rack usually found in a grill or barbecue. It is where the food is placed to cook over a fire or heat source. Full definition
Place the brisket on cooking grate over the drip pan, fat side up, and indirectly cook as above adding more chips halfway through the cook. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
Through hinged flap of cooking grate, add several more coals from second chimney to replenish fire (keep heat at medium). (myrecipes.com)
Use grill brush to scrape cooking grate clean. (nibblemethis.com)