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grating

/ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

gratingnoun

gratings

/ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

Translations

решётка

The grating on the window was old and rusty.

Решётка на окне была старая и ржавая.

решётчатая поверхность

The cheese was shredded using a grating.

Сыр был натёрт с помощью решётчатой поверхности.

Additional translations

скрип

решётка для слива

Definitions

A framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically preventing access through an opening while allowing light and air to pass.

The basement window was covered with a metal grating to keep out intruders.

A structure made of metal bars or wires, used to cover a drain or opening.

The rainwater flowed through the grating into the sewer below.

A device used in physics to disperse light into a spectrum or to analyze the spectrum of light.

The scientist used a diffraction grating to study the properties of the light spectrum.

A scraping or grinding sound.

The grating of metal on metal made everyone wince.

Synonyms

shredding

scraping

rasping

grating sound

gratingadjective

more grating

Comp.

most grating

Super.

/ˈɡreɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

резкий

The grating sound of the alarm woke everyone up.

Резкий звук будильника разбудил всех.

раздражающий

Her grating voice made it hard to concentrate.

Ее раздражающий голос мешал сосредоточиться.

Additional translations

скрипучий

царапающий

Definitions

Having an irritating or unpleasant sound.

The grating noise of the alarm clock woke me up abruptly.

Causing annoyance or irritation.

Her grating remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

Synonyms

grateverb

grating

Gerund

grated

Past Simple

grated

Past Participle

grating

Gerund

/ɡreɪt/

Translations

тереть

I need to grate the cheese for the pasta.

Мне нужно натереть сыр для пасты.

Additional translations

скоблить

драить

Definitions

To reduce something, especially food, to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater.

She decided to grate the cheese for the pasta dish.

To cause irritation or annoyance.

His constant humming began to grate on her nerves.

To make or emit a harsh scraping sound.

The heavy doors grated as they swung shut.

Synonyms

gratenoun

Definitions

A framework of metal bars used to hold fuel in a fireplace.

The fire crackled warmly in the grate, casting a cozy glow across the room.

A grating or grill, often used to cover an opening.

He lifted the grate to access the drain below.

A harsh scraping or grating sound.

The grate of metal on metal echoed through the empty warehouse.