grating

1. p. pr. &. vb. n. of Grate Source: opted

2. 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. Source: opted

3. 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. Source: opted

4. n. The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats. Source: opted

5. a. That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh. Source: opted

6. n. A harsh sound caused by attrition. Source: opted

7. adj. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound Source: wordnet

8. n. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air Source: wordnet

9. n. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire Source: wordnet

10. n. optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum Source: wordnet

11. 1. A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent. 2. (Optics) 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. 3. pl. (Naut.) The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats. That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh. -- Grat"ing*ly, adv. A harsh sound caused by attrition. Source: webster

12. That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh.-- Grat"ing*ly, adv. Source: adambom

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