grating

ˈɡreɪtɪŋ
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Translation of grating into German,

Adjective

1.

sound

harsh and unpleasant to hear
  • The grating noise of the alarm woke everyone.Das schrille Geräusch des Alarms weckte alle.
2.

irritating

causing annoyance or irritation
  • His grating comments made the meeting unbearable.Seine nervigen Kommentare machten das Treffen unerträglich.

Noun

1.

sounds

sound made by scraping or friction
Kratzgeräusch Reibegeräusch Schabgeräusch
  • The grating of the chair on the floor was loud.Das Kratzgeräusch des Stuhls auf dem Boden war laut.
2.

fireplace

UK
frame of iron bars for holding a fire
UK
  • He placed the logs on the grating.Er legte die Holzscheite auf das Kaminrost.

Expressions with grating: examples in English and translations in German

Beugungsgitter
A diffraction grating splits light into a rainbow of colors.
Wellenleitergitter
The sensor uses a waveguide grating to detect tiny changes in refractive index.

Images of grating

  • grating: frame of iron bars for holding a fire
    (fireplace) Kaminrost
  • grating: optical device with parallel lines for diffraction
    (optics) Gitter
  • grating: wooden lattice covering a hatch on a ship
    (maritime) Gitter

Synonyms and analogies of grating in English

Examples of grating in a sentence

  • The grating sound of the chalk was unbearable.
  • The grating noise of the alarm woke everyone up.
  • The grating of metal on metal was unbearable.
  • I couldn't stand the grating of chalk on the board.
  • The grating was old and rusty.
  • She cleaned the ashes from the grating.
grate
ɡreɪt
Verb
1.

cooking

tr.
shred food by rubbing against a grater
tr.
  • She grated the cheese for the pasta.Sie rieb den Käse für die Pasta.
2.

annoy

tr.
cause annoyance or irritation
tr.
  • His constant humming grated on her nerves.Sein ständiges Summen nervte sie.
3.

sound

intr.Rare
make an unpleasant rasping sound
intr.Rare
  • The hinges will grate if not oiled properly..Die Scharniere werden knarren, wenn sie nicht richtig geölt werden.
Noun
1.

barred barrier

barrier with bars blocking passage but allowing air
Gitter nGitterrost Rost
  • The grate prevented entry but let air circulate.Das Gitter verhinderte den Eintritt, ließ aber Luft zirkulieren.
2.

fireplaces

UK
framework of bars holding fuel in a fireplace
UK
  • The wood crackled in the grate as it burned.Das Holz knisterte im Kaminrost, während es brannte.
3.

mining

TECH.
metal screen for grading crushed ore
TECH.
  • The miners used a grate to sort the ore.Die Bergleute benutzten ein Gitter, um das Erz zu sortieren.

Expressions with grate: examples in English and translations in German

nerven
auf die Nerven gehen
His constant humming began to grate on my nerves.
auf die Nerven gehen
nerven
The constant noise began to grate on my nerves.
nerven
ärgern
His constant humming began to grate on her nerves.
auf die Ohren gehen
unangenehm klingen
Her loud voice can grate on the ear.
in den Ohren weh tun
unangenehm klingen
Her loud voice can grate on the ears.
Kaminrost
The fire grate was filled with logs.

Translations of "grating" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasGitternn.

He tripped on the grating while running through the park.

Er stolperte über das Gitter, während er durch den Park rannte.

dasReibennn.

With fine drum for grating hard cheese, chocolate and much more.

Mit Feintrommel zum Reiben von Hartkäse, Schokolade und vielem mehr.

Gitterrostn.

This grating is therefore frequently found as a covering indoors, e.g.

So finden wir diesen Gitterrost häufig als Abdeckung im Innenbereich, z.

derRostnm.

Cover for an opening with a lid or grating inserted in a frame.

Abdeckung für eine Öffnung mit einem in einem Rahmen eingesetzten Deckel oder Rost.

dieVergitterungnf.

The grating consists of high-quality, welded round steel bar.

Die Vergitterung besteht aus hochwertigem, verschweißtem Rundstahl.

Adjective
nervigadj.

We've had reports that her personality is quite grating as well.

Uns wurde berichtet, dass sie auch recht nervig ist.

kratzendadj.

It is harsh and grating, sometimes shrill, usually a-rhythmical.

Sie ist rau und kratzend, manchmal schrill, meistens unrhythmisch.

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grating: Examples and translations in context

She heard footsteps echoing through the grating of the cellar.

Sie hörte Schritte, die durch das Gitter des Kellers hallten.

The construction site had a temporary grating placed over open pits.

Auf der Baustelle war ein provisorisches Gitter über offenen Gruben angebracht.

The upper part is equipped with a removable grating and perspex.

Das Oberteil einer Tür besteht aus einem abnehmbaren Plexiglas und Gitter.

She noticed a grating that was barely hanging on the side of the building.

Sie bemerkte ein Gitter, das kaum noch an der Gebäudeseite hing.

A bulky battery covered with a light grating screen of white color.

Eine sperrige Batterie, die mit einem weißen Gitter abgedeckt ist.

The grating can also be directly fixed to the bracket.

Das Gitter kann an der Klammer auch direkt befestigt werden.

The windows are provided with sturdy grating to secure the stored goods.

Zur Sicherung des Lagerguts wurden die Fenster mit einem robusten Gitter versehen.

You will come to a crossing with a grating on the floor.

Ihr kommt zu einer Kreuzung mit einem Gitter auf dem Boden.

See also:

diffraction grating
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