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Grating - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Grating refers to a harsh, irritating sound or a surface with parallel bars or grooves. It can describe something that is annoying or a physical structure used for filtering or covering.

grating

/ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

Definition:

A framework of parallel or crossed bars, or a harsh, irritating sound or manner.

Synonyms:

grating sound, irritating, annoying, harsh, jarring

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

soothing, pleasant

Common Collocations:

grating noise, grating voice, metal grating, grating sound, grating laughter

Derivatives:

gratings (plural noun), gratingly (adverb)

Usage Tips:

Use "grating" for sounds or behaviors that are harsh and irritating to the senses or feelings.

Common Phrases:

grating on the nerves, like nails on a chalkboard

Etymology:

From Old French "grater" (to scrape), influenced by Latin "cratis" (hurdle).

Examples:

  • 1. The metal grating over the drain prevented leaves from clogging it.
  • 2. Her grating voice made it hard to focus on her speech.
  • 3. The constant screeching was a grating noise everyone disliked.
  • 4. He found her criticism grating and unnecessary.
  • 5. The sunlight filtered through the iron grating on the window.

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