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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