grating
1[ grey-ting ]
/ ˈgreɪ tɪŋ /
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noun
a fixed frame of bars or the like covering an opening to exclude persons, animals, coarse material, or objects while admitting light, air, or fine material.
Physics. diffraction grating.
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Other definitions for grating (2 of 2)
grating2
[ grey-ting ]
/ ˈgreɪ tɪŋ /
adjective
irritating or unpleasant to one's feelings.
(of a sound or noise) harsh, discordant, or rasping.
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British Dictionary definitions for grating (1 of 2)
grating1
/ (ˈɡreɪtɪŋ) /
noun
Also called: grate a framework of metal bars in the form of a grille set into a wall, pavement, etc, serving as a cover or guard but admitting air and sometimes light
short for diffraction grating
British Dictionary definitions for grating (2 of 2)
grating2
/ (ˈɡreɪtɪŋ) /
adjective
(of sounds) harsh and rasping
annoying; irritating
noun
(often plural) something produced by grating
Derived forms of grating
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