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grating
ˈɡreɪtɪŋ
noun
krata
Also
ruszt(m)siatka(f)
Definition
A framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically one that covers an opening or is used as a screen.
Examples
The old well was covered with a rusty iron grating.
Stara studnia była przykryta zardzewiałą żelazną kratą.
Water drained through the grating in the street.
Woda spływała przez kratkę w ulicy.
Collocations
metal gratingfloor gratingdrain grating
adjective
zgrzytliwy
Also
drażniący(m)nieprzyjemny(m)
Definition
Sounding harsh and unpleasant; or irritating and annoying.
Examples
His grating voice always got on my nerves.
Jego zgrzytliwy głos zawsze działał mi na nerwy.
The grating sound of chalk on a blackboard is unbearable.
Drażniący dźwięk kredy na tablicy jest nie do zniesienia.
Synonyms
Collocations
grating voicegrating noisegrating sound
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