noun
- a framework of metal bars used to cover an opening
adjective
- having a harsh, irritating sound
- extremely annoying or irritating
Examples
- The storm drain was covered by a heavy metal grating.
- Water flowed through the grating into the sewer below.
- His grating voice made it difficult to listen to the lecture.
- The chalk made a grating sound against the blackboard.
- She found his constant complaining particularly grating.
- The grating noise of the construction work continued all day.
- A rusty grating blocked the entrance to the old tunnel.