Grating word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "grating" word

[noun] 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
[noun] a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
[noun] a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
[adjective] unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice"

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\Grat"ing\, n. [See 2d Grate.] 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 and parallel lines lines or bars, especially lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction; -- called also {diffraction grating}. 3. pl. (Naut.) The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats.
\Grat"ing\, a. [See {Grate} to rub harshy.] That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh. -- {Grat"ing*ly}, adv.
\Grat"ing\, n. A harsh sound caused by attrition.
\Grat"ing\, n. (Optics) A system of close equidistant parallel lines or bars, esp. lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction. Gratings have been made with over 40,000 such lines to the inch, but those with a somewhat smaller number give the best definition.

Synonyms for grating

cacophonic, cacophonous, diffraction grating, grate, gravel, gravelly, rasping, raspy, rough

Related terms: at loggerheads, atomization, cancellation, crane, cross, disagreeable, griddle, hachure, immelodious, net, nonmelodious, off-tone, out of accord, out of tune, pothook, raspy, reticulation, scratchy, shredding, stinging, turnspit, warring

The fun area, different aproach to word »grating«

Let's analyse "grating" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: GNITARG. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --. .-. .- - .. -. --.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: grating: 1 + 9 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: grating: 7 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 5 + 7 = 40, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
G (2)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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