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(greɪtɪŋ)
Word forms: plural gratings
1. countable noun
A grating is a flat metal frame with rows of bars across it, which is fastened over a window or over a hole in a wall or the ground.
...an open grating in the sidewalk.
Synonyms: grille, grid, grate, lattice More Synonyms of grating
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A grating sound is harsh and unpleasant.
She recognized the grating voice of Dr. Sarnoff.
Synonyms: irritating, grinding, harsh, annoying More Synonyms of grating

grating in British English 1

(ˈɡreɪtɪŋ)
adjective
1. 
(of sounds) harsh and rasping
2. 
annoying; irritating
noun
3. (often plural)
something produced by grating
Derived forms
gratingly (ˈgratingly)
adverb

grating in British English 2

(ˈɡreɪtɪŋ)
noun
1.  Also called: grate
a framework of metal bars in the form of a grille set into a wall, pavement, etc, serving as a cover or guard but admitting air and sometimes light
2.  short for diffraction grating

grating in American English 1

(ˈgreɪtɪŋ)
noun
1. 
a framework of parallel or latticed bars set in a window, door, etc.
2. 
parallel bars or crossbars, sometimes curved or patterned, in a framework set in a sidewalk, ship's hatchway, etc.
3. 
diffraction grating
Word origin
< grate2 + -ing

grating in American English 2

(ˈgreɪtɪŋ)
adjective
1. 
harsh and rasping
2. 
irritating or annoying
Derived forms
gratingly (ˈgratingly)
adverb
Word origin
prp. of grate1

Examples of 'grating' in a sentence
grating

Use half the cheese to add a good grating to just half of each tortilla.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Finish off with a good grating of parmesan and serve.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Stir in half the cheese and a generous grating of nutmeg.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
 Add an extra grating of lemon zest before serving.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Serve with finely snipped chives and generous grating of nutmeg.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
 Add a tiny grating of nutmeg and stir.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Serve with a lavish grating of nutmeg.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
 Add a grating of nutmeg to taste and season well with salt and pepper.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Season and serve with a splash of double cream and a grating of nutmeg.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
 Add a grating of nutmeg and stir well.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Finish with a good grating of nutmeg.
The Sun (2015)
But trying it with a little butter and a generous grating of fresh nutmeg won me round.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Season with sea salt, freshly ground pepper and a grating of nutmeg.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And some of the jokes made by the famous faces were a bit grating, and staged.
The Sun (2014)
Season to taste with sea salt, white pepper and a grating of nutmeg.
The Sun (2015)
Then add the lemon juice, diced tomato and a good grating of parmesan.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Melt the remaining 50g of butter and add a good grating of nutmeg.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
If you like, top the salad with salt and pepper and a grating of pecorino or parmesan.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I looked at the heavy iron door and metal grating boarding up the windows in a new light.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In the darkness he heard a grating sound of her teeth and felt her body suddenly turn as she struggled against some menace only she could see.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Simmer for a few minutes and season well to taste, adding the ground mace, nutmeg and a generous grating of pepper.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Serve in slices with dollops of cream, crème fraîche or yoghurt, a good grating of orange zest and a drizzle of honey.
The Sun (2015)
This system matches the speed of the engine and gears; if it is not working, the unmatched speeds cause the grating noise you mention.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
(noun) 
Definition
a framework of metal bars covering an opening in a wall or in the ground
an open grating in the sidewalk
Synonyms
grille
grid
a grid of ironwork
grate
lattice
We were crawling along the narrow steel lattice of the bridge.
trellis
Sweet peas can be trained to grow up a trellis.
gridiron
(adjective) 
Definition
annoying or irritating
I can't stand that grating voice of his.
Synonyms
irritating
They have the irritating habit of interrupting you.
grinding
harsh
He gave a loud, harsh laugh.
annoying
You must have found my attitude annoying.
jarring
a jarring, nasal voice
unpleasant
They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation.
scraping
raucous
the raucous cries of the sea-birds
strident
She tried to laugh, and the sound was harsh and strident.
squeaky
rasping
Both men sang in a deep raspy tone.
discordant
They produced a discordant sound.
disagreeable
irksome
the irksome regulations
Opposites
pleasing
,
soft
,
musical
,
calming
,
soothing
,
agreeable
,
mellifluous

Additional synonyms

in the sense of annoying
You must have found my attitude annoying.
Synonyms
irritating,
boring,
disturbing,
provoking,
teasing,
harassing,
aggravating (informal),
troublesome,
galling,
maddening,
exasperating,
displeasing,
bedevilling,
peeving (informal),
irksome,
bothersome,
vexatious
in the sense of discordant
Definition
harsh in sound
They produced a discordant sound.
Synonyms
harsh,
jarring,
grating,
strident,
shrill,
jangling,
dissonant,
cacophonous,
inharmonious,
unmelodious
in the sense of grid
a grid of ironwork
Synonyms
grating,
grille,
lattice

Nearby words of
grating

  • grateful
  • gratification
  • gratify
  • grating
  • gratis
  • gratitude
  • gratuitous

Related terms of
grating

  • grate
  • grate on someone or grate on someone's nerves

Synonyms of 'grating'

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