Kitchen Utensils And Techniques

noun a framework of metal bars or wires used as a barrier

verb the act of scraping or rubbing something with a rough surface

adjective irritating or annoying

• The grating sound of metal scraping against metal could be heard from a distance.
• That grating noise is really starting to get on my nerves.
• The grating sound of her voice makes me want to cover my ears.
• The constant criticism from her boss was like a grating on her nerves.

noun the act of separating and examining carefully

verb to separate and examine carefully

• The archaeologist spent hours meticulously sifting through the dirt for any artifacts.
• I've been sifting through my closet trying to find that old shirt.
• I saw you sifting through her Instagram photos, you creeper.
• She spent the afternoon sifting through her memories of the past.