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"grating" - Word "5" letter starting with "A" and ending with "D"
| Definition |
| optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum |
| unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; "a gravelly voice" |
| a frame of iron bars to hold a fire |
| scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair" |
| a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air |
| make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger" |
| reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; "grate carrots and onions"; "grate nutmeg" |
| gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered" |
| furnish with a grate; "a grated fireplace" |