grating (Meaning)
grating (n)
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum
grating (s)
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
grating (p. pr. &. vb. n.)
of Grate
grating (n.)
A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent.
A system of close equidistant and parallel lines lines or bars, especially lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction; -- called also diffraction grating.
The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats.
A harsh sound caused by attrition.
A system of close equidistant parallel lines or bars, esp. lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction. Gratings have been made with over 40,000 such lines to the inch, but those with a somewhat smaller number give the best definition.
grating (a.)
That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh.
Synonyms & Antonyms of grating
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Synonyms:
- disagreeable
- jolting
- rude
- jangling
- repugnant
- bizarre
- blaring
- unmelodious
- gross
- disharmonious
- dissonant
- unrefined
- vulgar
- raucous
- ragged
- artless
- clashing
- graceless
- inharmonious
- tasteless
- unmusical
- off-key
- clumsy
- unartistic
- inelegant
- odd
- shocking
- uncouth
- outlandish
- uncultured
- obscene
- flashy
- kinky
- crude
- raspy
- discordant
- inartistic
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grating Sentence Examples
- The grating shriek of metal against metal pierced through the air, making it unbearable to stay indoors.
- The coarse grating sound of fingernails against a chalkboard sent shivers down her spine.
- The grating sound of the old engine caused the car to vibrate uncomfortably.
- The grating of a key in the lock echoed through the empty hallway.
- The grating voice of the teacher droned on, making it difficult for students to concentrate.
- The grating noise of a saw cutting through wood made her jump.
- The grating sensation of sandpaper against her skin made her wince.
- The grating hum of the machinery grew louder as it strained under the heavy load.
- The grating sound of gravel under her shoes made it difficult to walk.
- The grating noise of the radio static filled the room, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere.
FAQs About the word grating
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air, a frame of iron bars to hold a fire, optical device consisting of a surface wi
jarring,loud, ugly, grotesque, harsh, unaesthetic, gaudy, repulsive, tacky, disgusting
esthetic, becoming, attractive, aesthetic, attractive, becoming, beautiful, artful, artistic,aesthetic
The grating shriek of metal against metal pierced through the air, making it unbearable to stay indoors.
The coarse grating sound of fingernails against a chalkboard sent shivers down her spine.
The grating sound of the old engine caused the car to vibrate uncomfortably.
The grating of a key in the lock echoed through the empty hallway.
