Category:Grating

Grat"ing, n. Etym: [See 2d Grate.]

1. A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent.

2. (Optics) A system of close equidistant and parallel lines lines or bars, especially lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction; -- called also diffraction grating.

3. pl. (Naut.) The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats.

grating Grat"ing, a. Etym: [See Grate to rub harshy.]

Defn: That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh. -- Grat"ing*ly, adv.

grating Grat"ing, n.

Defn: A harsh sound caused by attrition.

GRATING

This activity:
 * Ages 4 and up
 * Develops hand muscles
 * Coordination
 * Gaining of independence
 * Concentration
 * Use of tools

You will need:
 * safety grater
 * day old bread or hard cheese
 * bowl

Hold the grater in the sub-dominant hand and with the dominant hand, grate the bread down. Shake the bread so all the crumbs go into the bowl. Your children will feel very useful and very needed if you ask them to help you in the kitchen. It can also be used in recipe or fed to the birds.