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grating vs grate

grate vs grating

grating and grate both are nouns.

grating is an adjective but grate is not an adjective.

grating is not a verb while grate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grating Yes Yes No No
grate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, grating and grate are synonyms defined as:
  • grating and grate: a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
As nouns, grating and grate are synonyms defined as:
  • grating and grate: a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
grating (noun) grate (noun)
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
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 a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
grating (adjective) grate (adjective)
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
grating (verb) grate (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 grating and grate

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