grating

noun
UK: /ˈɡreɪ.tɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡreɪ.tɪŋ/

  1. A metal or plastic structure made of bars that are parallel or cross each other, used to cover an opening.

    1. The drain has a metal grating.
    2. We could hear the water flowing beneath the grating in the street.

  2. A framework of parallel or crossed bars that protects an opening while allowing passage of air or light.

    1. Sunlight streamed through the grating in the window.
    2. The security guard peered through the metal grating, checking for intruders.

Synonyms

screen grid lattice rub shred irritating abrasive harrowing
grating verb

  1. To rub food against a rough surface to break it into small pieces.

    1. Grate the cheese for the pizza.
    2. She is grating the carrots for the salad using a handheld tool.

  2. To shred food by rubbing it against a perforated surface; to reduce to small particles by rubbing.

    1. He grated the nutmeg over the creamy custard.
    2. Carefully grate the Parmesan cheese, ensuring even distribution across the dish.

  3. To have an irritating effect; to cause annoyance.

    1. Her voice is grating on my nerves.
    2. The constant noise of the construction site was grating on everyone's nerves.
grating adjective

  1. Sounding harsh and unpleasant.

    1. She has a grating voice.
    2. The grating sound of the engine made him cringe.

  2. Irritating or unpleasant in effect.

    1. His behavior was grating.
    2. The grating tone of her email suggested underlying frustration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grating" in English means: A metal or plastic structure made of bars that are parallel or cross each other, used to cover an opening., A framework of parallel or crossed bars that protects an opening while allowing passage of air or light..

The phonetic transcription of "grating" is /ˈɡreɪ.tɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡreɪ.tɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grating": screen, grid, lattice, rub, shred, irritating, abrasive, harrowing.

Example usage of "grating": "The drain has a metal grating.". More examples on the page.