English Dictionary: grating | by the DICT Development Group |
6 results for grating | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Grating \Grat"ing\, n. (Optics) A system of close equidistant parallel lines or bars, esp. lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction. Gratings have been made with over 40,000 such lines to the inch, but those with a somewhat smaller number give the best definition. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Grate \Grate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grated}; p. pr. &. vb. n. {Grating}.] To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars; as, to grate a window. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Grating \Grat"ing\, n. [See 2d Grate.] 1. A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent. 2. (Optics) A system of close equidistant and parallel lines lines or bars, especially lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction; -- called also {diffraction grating}. 3. pl. (Naut.) The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats. [1913 Webster] | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Grating \Grat"ing\, a. [See {Grate} to rub harshy.] That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh. -- {Grat"ing*ly}, adv. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Grating \Grat"ing\, n. A harsh sound caused by attrition. |