Meaning Of The Word Grating

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What's The Definition Of Grating?

grating
A grating sound is harsh and unpleasant.
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.

grating in American English 1
a framework of parallel or latticed bars set in a window, door, etc.
noun: a fixed frame of bars or the like covering an opening to exclude persons, animals, coarse material, or objects while admitting light, air, or fine material

grating in American English 2
harsh and rasping
adjective: irritating or unpleasant to one's feelings

grating in British English 1
adjective: (of sounds) harsh and rasping
noun: something produced by grating

grating in British English 2
noun: 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

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