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Vocabulary Entry
grating
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The process or act of reducing something to small shreds by being rubbed on a grater.
Example Sentences
"I used a grating of cheese on my pasta."
"The recipe calls for a grating of fresh ginger."
"He was careful while doing the grating to avoid cutting his fingers."
V
verb
To shred or rub something (like cheese or vegetables) against a grater to produce small pieces.
Example Sentences
"She is grating the carrots for the salad."
"You need to grate the lemon zest for the cake."
"I spent an hour grating cheese for the lasagna."
A
adjective
Causing irritation or annoyance; harsh or grating in sound.
Example Sentences
"The grating noise from the construction site was unbearable."
"Her grating tone made it clear she was upset."
"He found the grating comments hard to ignore."