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Vocabulary Entry
rasp
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A harsh, grating sound or a tool used for smoothing surfaces.
Example Sentences
"The rasp of the wind through the trees was unsettling during the storm."
"He used a rasp to smooth the edges of the wooden board."
"I could hear the rasp coming from the old engine as it struggled to start."
V
verb
To scrape or rub roughly; to make a harsh sound.
Example Sentences
"She rasped her voice to get attention in the noisy room."
"The cat rasped against the door, wanting to come inside."
"He rasped the metal surface until it was shiny and smooth."