Grating Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Grating

Meaning 1 : unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

    Synonyms : gravelly,  rasping,  raspy,  rough,  scratchy
Meaning 2 : 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

    Synonyms : diffraction grating
Meaning 3 : a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

    Synonyms : grate
Meaning 4 : a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

    Synonyms : grate