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grating

 

[ ˈɡreɪtɪŋ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A grating is a framework of metal bars or wires, used as a cover or a guard over a window, opening, or machine. It can also refer to a harsh, discordant sound.

Synonyms

grid, lattice, mesh

Examples of usage

  • The grating on the window prevented the thief from entering.
  • The grating sound of metal scraping against metal filled the room.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Grating can also describe something that is irritating or annoying, especially when it comes to behavior or speech.

Synonyms

annoying, harsh, irritating

Examples of usage

  • Her grating laugh could be heard from across the room.
  • His constant complaints were starting to become grating.

Translations

Translations of the word "grating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grade

🇮🇳 झंझरी

🇩🇪 Gitter

🇮🇩 parut

🇺🇦 решітка

🇵🇱 kratka

🇯🇵 格子 (こうし)

🇫🇷 grille

🇪🇸 rejilla

🇹🇷 ızgara

🇰🇷 격자

🇸🇦 شبكة

🇨🇿 mřížka

🇸🇰 mriežka

🇨🇳 格栅 (gé shān)

🇸🇮 rešetka

🇮🇸 grind

🇰🇿 тор

🇬🇪 გისოსი

🇦🇿 barmaqlıq

🇲🇽 rejilla

Etymology

The word 'grating' originated from the Middle English 'gratynge', which is derived from the Old French 'grater', meaning 'to scrape'. The sense of 'harsh sound' developed in the mid 17th century, while the meaning of 'annoying' came about in the late 18th century.

See also: grateful, grater, graticule.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,418, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.