rasp
IPA: rˈæsp
noun
- A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.
- The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.
- (obsolete) The raspberry.
verb
- (intransitive) To use a rasp.
- (intransitive) To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
- To say in a raspy voice.
- (transitive) To work something with a rasp.
- (transitive, intransitive, figurative) To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.
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Examples of "rasp" in Sentences
- The rasp of a file against metal.
- An example of a RAM working as a RASP.
- The second release of the rasp system.
- This species has a short rasping call.
- The call is a rasping whistle or rattle.
- Talks with a horrible rasp in his voice.
- This serves for rasping and cutting food.
- It is a noisy bird with a nasal, rasping call.
- A rasp is a flat, steel tool with a coarse surface.
- In this way, it is similar to the rasp and the chisel.