Grating

/ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A framework of bars or a grid used to cover an opening.

The grating on the sewer cover needed to be replaced after years of wear.

Material or an object that is coarse or raspy.

The chef used a grating of cheese to season the pasta dish.

adjective

Causing irritation or annoyance; harsh or discordant in sound.

The grating sound of the metal scraping against the floor was unbearable.

Having a harsh, rasping, or irritating quality.

Her grating voice made it difficult to concentrate on the lecture.

From Middle English 'graten', related to Old French 'grater'.

grating on my nerves

Causing irritation or annoyance.

grate

To shred food into small pieces using a grater.

grater

A kitchen tool with sharp-edged holes for shredding food.

gratingly

In a manner that causes irritation or annoyance.

Annoying or bothersome.

That grating attitude really gets on my nerves.

Referring to an unpleasant sound.

His music choice is so grating; I can't listen to it.