grating

/ɡɹˈe‍ɪtɪŋ/

/ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ/

[noun] [adjective]

Grating

[NOUN]

a grid-like structure made of bars or slats, used for flooring, ventilation, or safety purposes

synonyms : grate

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

synonyms : grate

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

synonyms : diffraction grating

grating

[ADJECTIVE]

unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

synonyms : gravelly

Examples

1. You have open gratings.

2. Jared, your voice is so grating.

3. This finer grating will give you a smoother halwa.

4. Mine is very grating.