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grate vs grating

grating vs grate

grate and grating both are nouns.

grate is not an adjective while grating is an adjective.

grate is a verb but grating is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grate Yes No Yes No
grating Yes Yes No No
As nouns, grate and grating are synonyms defined as:
  • grate and grating: a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
As nouns, grate and grating are synonyms defined as:
  • grate and grating: a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
grate (noun) grating (noun)
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something 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
grate (adjective) grating (adjective)
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
grate (verb) grating (verb)
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
scratch repeatedly
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
furnish with a grate
Difference between grate and grating

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