Definition of grating

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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..

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Integrate :: Integrate (v. t.) To indicate the whole of; to give the sum or total of; as, an integrating anemometer, one that indicates or registers the entire action of the wind in a given time..
Hoarse :: Hoarse (superl.) Harsh; grating; discordant; -- said of any sound.
Grating :: Grating (p. pr. &. vb. n.) of Grat.
Arenaceous :: Arenaceous (a.) Sandy or consisting largely of sand; of the nature of sand; easily disintegrating into sand; friable; as, arenaceous limestone..
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..
Rugged :: Rugged (n.) Rough to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, style, and the like..
Immigrating :: Immigrating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Immigrat.
Grated :: Grated (a.) Furnished with a grate or grating; as, grated windows..
Disintegrating :: Disintegrating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disintegrat.
Crepitation :: Crepitation (n.) A grating or crackling sensation or sound, as that produced by rubbing two fragments of a broken bone together, or by pressing upon cellular tissue containing air..
Regrator :: Regrator (n.) One guilty of regrating.
Integrating :: Integrating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Integrat.
Rough :: Rough (n.) Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, voice, and the like; as, a rough tone; rough numbers..
Soften :: Soften (v. t.) To make less harsh or grating, or of a quality the opposite; as, to soften the voice..
Grizzly :: Grizzly (a.) In hydraulic mining, gratings used to catch and throw out large stones from the sluices..
Grit :: Grit (v. i.) To give forth a grating sound, as sand under the feet; to grate; to grind..
Regrating :: Regrating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Regrat.
Harshly :: Harshly (adv.) In a harsh manner; gratingly; roughly; rudely.
Grating :: Grating (a.) That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh.
Grid :: Grid (n.) A grating of thin parallel bars, similar to a gridiron..
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