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Grating Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Grating? [n] 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 [n] a frame of iron bars to hold a fire [n] a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air [adj] unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Grating: cacophonic \| cacophonous \| diffraction grating \| grate \| gravel \| gravelly \| rasping \| raspy \| rough Related Terms \| Find terms related to Grating: abrasion \| absonant \| ajar \| andiron \| annoying \| antagonistic \| antipathetic \| arabesque \| at cross-purposes \| at loggerheads \| at odds \| at variance \| at war \| atomization \| atonal \| attrition \| basketry \| basketwork \| beating \| bolter \| brecciation \| cacophonous \| cancellation \| chafing \| chain \| clashing \| coal tongs \| colander \| comminution \| conflicting \| confused \| contradictory \| contrary \| cracked \| crane \| cranky \| creaking \| croaking \| crook \| cross \| cross-hatching \| crossing-out \| crumbling \| crushing \| damper \| detrition \| diaphonic \| differing \| disaccordant \| disagreeable \| disagreeing \| disconsonant \| discordant \| discrepant \| disharmonic \| disharmonious \| disintegration \| disproportionate \| dissident \| dissonant \| divergent \| dry \| filigree \| fire hook \| fire tongs \| firedog \| flat \| fragmentation \| fret \| fretting \| fretwork \| galling \| granulation \| granulization \| grate \| grid \| griddle \| gridiron \| grill \| grille \| griller \| grillwork \| grinding \| gritty \| hachure \| harsh \| hatching \| hoarse \| hostile \| immelodious \| immiscible \| inaccordant \| incompatible \| inharmonic \| inharmonious \| interlacement \| intertexture \| intertwinement \| irksome \| irritant \| irritating \| irritative \| jangling \| jangly \| jarring \| jostling \| lace \| lacery \| lacework \| lacing \| lattice \| latticework \| levigation \| lifter \| mashing \| mesh \| meshes \| meshwork \| musicless \| negative \| nerve-jangling \| nerve-racking \| nerve-rending \| nerve-shaking \| nerve-trying \| net \| netting \| network \| nonmelodious \| off \| offensive \| off-key \| off-tone \| out of accord \| out of pitch \| out of tone \| out of tune \| out of whack \| piercing \| plexure \| plexus \| poker \| pothook \| pounding \| powdering \| raddle \| rasping \| raspy \| raucous \| repugnant \| reticle \| reticulation \| reticule \| reticulum \| riddle \| rough \| salamander \| scraping \| scrapy \| scratching \| scratchy \| screeching \| screen \| screening \| sharp \| shredding \| shrill \| sieve \| sifter \| smashing \| sorter \| sour \| spit \| squawking \| squeaky \| stinging \| strident \| stridulous \| texture \| tissue \| tongs \| tracery \| trellis \| trelliswork \| tripod \| trituration \| trivet \| tuneless \| turnspit \| uncongenial \| unharmonious \| unmelodious \| unmusical \| untunable \| untuned \| untuneful \| variant \| vexatious \| warring \| wattle \| weave \| weaving \| web \| webbing \| webwork \| weft \| wicker \| wickerwork See Also \| barrier \| cooking stove \| echelon \| frame \| framework \| framing \| furnace \| grille \| kitchen range \| kitchen stove \| optical device \| radiator grille \| range \| stove Grating In Webster's Dictionary \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.

Grating Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Grating?

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

Grating In Webster's Dictionary

\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.

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