Grating

n.	1.	A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent.
	2.	(Optics) A system of close equidistant parallel lines or bars, esp. lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction; - called also diffraction grating.
	3.	(Naut.) The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats.
a.	1.	That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh.
n.	1.	A harsh sound caused by attrition.

Noun	1.	grating - a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air Synonyms: grate
	2.	grating - a frame of iron bars to hold a fire Synonyms: grate
	3.	grating - 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
Adj.	1.	grating - unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice" Synonyms: gravel, rasping, raspy, gravelly, rough

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