grating
grating Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Sounding harsh, abrasive, and unpleasant to the ear.
"The heavy iron door swung open with a loud, grating noise."
Causing irritation, annoyance, or a sense of emotional discomfort.
"His constant complaints and grating personality made it difficult for others to work alongside him."
• noun
A framework of parallel or crossed metal or wooden bars placed across an opening to serve as a barrier, guard, or cover.
"The tourist accidentally dropped her keys through the iron grating of the street drain."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'grate' (from Old French 'grater', meaning to scrape or scratch), combined with the suffix '-ing'. The noun sense describing a framework of bars derives from Medieval Latin 'crata' (hurdle, lattice).
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