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grating

/ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does grating mean?

adjective

causing a feeling of annoyance or irritation; harsh and unpleasantly loud.

Example

"The grating noise of the construction site was disturbing the whole neighborhood."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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