Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Gratings.
Gratings - as a noun
A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grate6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
barrier9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diffraction gratingHypernyms (Closely Related)
optical deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gratings - as an adjective satellite
Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
Example: "A gravelly voice"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gravelly15rasping10raspy10rough9scratchy18Example Sentences
"The gratings on the windows prevented insects from entering the house."
"The metal gratings on the floor of the factory provided traction for the workers."
"I could hear the sound of footsteps on the gratings as people walked by."
"The gratings on the ventilation system allowed fresh air to circulate throughout the building."
"The cat was able to squeeze through the gratings of the fence to escape."
Word Game Points
Is GRATINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gratings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GRATINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is GRATINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gratings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGRATINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is GRATINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gratings is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRATINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
