Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
noun a framework of metal bars or wires used as a barrier
A1 The sound of the grating was very annoying.
A2 I accidentally dropped my phone on the metal grating.
B1 The grating on the window prevented the burglars from entering.
B2 The grating of the cheese added a nice texture to the pasta dish.
C1 The grating of the gears indicated a problem with the car's transmission.
C2 The grating criticism from the reviewer was difficult to swallow.
verb the act of scraping or rubbing something with a rough surface
A1 The sound of nails grating against the chalkboard was unbearable.
A2 She grates cheese for her pasta using a small handheld grater.
B1 The constant bickering between the siblings was grating on their parents' nerves.
B2 The harsh criticism from her boss was grating on her self-confidence.
C1 The repetitive nature of the job was beginning to grate on his enthusiasm for work.
C2 Her sarcastic remarks were starting to grate on her friends' patience.
adjective irritating or annoying
A1 The grating sound of the alarm clock woke me up.
A2 She found the grating noise of the construction work outside annoying.
B1 The grating voice of the singer made it difficult to enjoy the concert.
B2 The grating criticism from her boss left her feeling demoralized.
C1 The grating tone of his email conveyed a sense of superiority.
C2 His grating remarks towards his colleagues alienated them from him.
formal The grating sound of metal scraping against metal could be heard from a distance.
informal That grating noise is really starting to get on my nerves.
slang The grating sound of her voice makes me want to cover my ears.
figurative The constant criticism from her boss was like a grating on her nerves.
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