Grating

Definition:

  • (p. pr. &. vb. n.) of Grate
  • (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.
  • (n.) 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.
  • (n.) The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats.
  • (a.) That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh.
  • (n.) A harsh sound caused by attrition.

Compare grating with other words:

granting vs. grating

grating vs. gyrating

grating vs. graving

grating vs. grazing

grating vs. prating

gracing vs. grating

crating vs. grating

grading vs. grating

grating vs. rating

grafting vs. grating

grating vs. raspy

grated vs. grating

grating vs. grizzly

grating vs. grill

grating vs. hatch

diffraction vs. grating

equidistant vs. grating

grating vs. system

grating vs. optical

bar vs. grating

crossed vs. grating

grating vs. parallel

barrier vs. grating

annoy vs. grating

abrasive vs. grating

grating vs. unpleasant

grating vs. harsh

grating vs. grid

grating vs. lattice

grating vs. wicket

grating vs. rugged

grating vs. portcullis

grate vs. grating