Grinding and Scratchy

Grinding

Grinding noun - A harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears).
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Scratchy and grinding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scratchy" instead an adjective "Grinding".

Nearby Words: grind, grinder, grinded

Scratchy

Scratchy adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
Usage example: her voice was scratchy from a cold

Grinding and scratchy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grinding" instead an adjective "Scratchy".

Nearby Words: scratch, scratched, scratching
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