Definition of grating

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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..

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Soften :: Soften (v. t.) To make less harsh or grating, or of a quality the opposite; as, to soften the voice..
Integrating :: Integrating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Integrat.
Transmigrant :: Transmigrant (a.) Migrating or passing from one place or state to another; passing from one residence to another.
Rugged :: Rugged (n.) Rough to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, style, and the like..
Hoarse :: Hoarse (superl.) Having a harsh, rough, grating voice or sound, as when affected with a cold; making a rough, harsh cry or sound; as, the hoarse raven..
Grating :: 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 :: 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..
Regrator :: Regrator (n.) One guilty of regrating.
Immigration :: Immigration (n.) The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.
Hoarsely :: Hoarsely (adv.) With a harsh, grating sound or voice..
Gride :: Gride (e. i.) To cut with a grating sound; to cut; to penetrate or pierce harshly; as, the griding sword..
Grating :: Grating (p. pr. &. vb. n.) of Grat.
Horde :: Horde (n.) A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude..
Bray :: Bray (n.) The harsh cry of an ass; also, any harsh, grating, or discordant sound..
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..
Jack :: Jack (n.) A grating to separate and guide the threads; a heck box.
Grid :: Grid (n.) A grating of thin parallel bars, similar to a gridiron..
Grille :: Grille (v. t.) A lattice or grating.
Rub :: Rub (n.) Something grating to the feelings; sarcasm; joke; as, a hard rub..
Portcullis :: Portcullis (n.) A grating of iron or of timbers pointed with iron, hung over the gateway of a fortress, to be let down to prevent the entrance of an enemy..
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