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rasp in English
- rasp⇄noun 1. a harsh, grating sound.
Ex. the rasp of katydids, the rasp in a person's voice.
2. a coarse file with pointlike teeth.
3. the act of rasping, or rubbing with something like a rasp. - rasp⇄rasp, verb, noun.
- rasp⇄v.i. 1. to make a harsh, grating sound.
Ex. The file rasped as he worked.
2. (Figurative.) to produce a harsh effect; grate.
Ex. The sound rasped on his ears. - rasp⇄v.t. 1. to utter with a grating sound.
Ex. to rasp out a command.
2. (Figurative.) to have a harsh, grating effect on; irritate.
Ex. Her feelings were rasped and exploded into anger.
3. to scrape with a rough instrument.