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Definition of Grating
1. Adjective. Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound. "A gravelly voice"
Similar to: Cacophonic, Cacophonous
Derivative terms: Rasp, Roughness, Scratch
2. Noun. A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.
Generic synonyms: Barrier
Specialized synonyms: Grille, Radiator Grille
Derivative terms: Grate
3. Noun. A frame of iron bars to hold a fire.
Generic synonyms: Framework
Group relationships: Furnace, Cooking Stove, Kitchen Range, Kitchen Stove, Range, Stove
Derivative terms: Grate, Grate
4. Noun. 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.
Definition of Grating
1. 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.
2. a. That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh.
3. n. A harsh sound caused by attrition.
4. n. A system of close equidistant parallel lines or bars, esp. lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction. Gratings have been made with over 40,000 such lines to the inch, but those with a somewhat smaller number give the best definition.
Definition of Grating
1. Adjective. (typically of a voice) harsh and unpleasant ¹
2. Noun. A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air. ¹
3. Noun. A frame of iron bars to hold a fire ¹
4. Verb. (present participle of grate) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Grating
1. a network of bars covering an opening [n -S]
Medical Definition of Grating
1. 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. The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats. See: Grate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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