Harsh and unpleasant.
Abrasive; tending to annoy.
An optical system of close equidistant and parallel lines or bars, especially lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction.
The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable lattice used for the flooring of boats.
A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air.
A frame of iron bars to hold a fire.
The sound made by something that grates against something else.
The loose material that comes from something being grated.
offended, repulsed
daunted or fazed
To procrastinate.
To emit; to give off (an odor, smoke, etc.).
To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).
To distract; to disturb the concentration of.
To delay (a task, event, etc.).