Definition of grating Grating

/gɹejˈtɪŋ/ - [greyting] - grat•ing

We found 13 definitions of grating from 4 different sources.

What does grating mean?

Adjective
grating - unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice"
		gravelly, rasping, raspy, rough, scratchy
		cacophonic, cacophonous having an unpleasant sound; "as cacophonous as a henyard"- John McCarten

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grating (Noun)
A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.
grating (Noun)
A frame of iron bars to hold a fire.
grating (Verb)
Present participle of grate.
grating (Adjective)
Typically of a voice harsh and unpleasant.
grating (Adjective)
abrasive; tending to annoy.

grating (p. pr. &. vb. n.)
of Grate
grating (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.
grating (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.
grating (n.)
The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats.
grating (a.)
That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh.
grating (n.)
A harsh sound caused by attrition.