Definitions for grating

Definitions for (noun) grating

Main entry: diffraction grating, grating

Definition: 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


Main entry: grate, grating

Definition: a frame of iron bars to hold a fire


Main entry: grate, grating

Definition: a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air


Definitions for (adj) grating

Main entry: grating, gravelly, rough, scratchy, rasping, raspy

Definition: unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

Usage: a gravelly voice


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