grating
|grat/ing|
B2
/ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
(grate)
harsh or framework
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grating' originates from the Old French word 'grater,' which meant 'to scratch or scrape.'
Historical Evolution
'grater' transformed into the Middle English word 'graten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scratch or scrape,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a framework of bars' or 'harsh sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically preventing access through an opening while allowing air or light to pass through.
The grating on the window kept the birds out.
Synonyms
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