Word: GRATING
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Definition of GRATING
- To furnish with grates; to protect with a grating or crossbars
"to grate a window"
- To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater
"I need to grate the cheese before the potato is cooked."
- To make an unpleasant rasping sound, often as the result of rubbing against something
"Listening to his teeth grate all day long drives me mad."
- (by extension) to get on one's nerves; to irritate, annoy
"Sheโs nice enough, but she can begin to grate if there is no-one else to talk to."
- A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.
- A frame of iron bars to hold a fire.
- The loose material that comes from something being grated.
"Add a few gratings of nutmeg to the hot milk."
- (typically of a voice) Harsh and unpleasant.
- Abrasive; tending to annoy.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "grating" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "grating" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GRATING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GRATING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GRATING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GRATING:
- # the grating effect
- # master of grating
- # playing with grating
- # in terms of grating
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