rasp in French
rasp in French is râpe, râpement, grincer — rasp means a coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials.
rasp in French
râpe
A coarse file or filelike tool, 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.
râpement
The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.
grincer
râper
(intransitive) To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
What does "rasp" mean?
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noun A coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials.
"He used a rasp to shape the edge of the wooden spoon."
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verb To make a harsh, scraping sound, or to speak in a harsh, grating voice.
"His voice rasped after the long cold."
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rasp in a sentence
- He used a rasp to shape the edge of the wooden spoon.
- His voice rasped after the long cold.
- "Get out," he rasped.
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What is "rasp" in French?
"rasp" in French is râpe, râpement, grincer. rasp means: A coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials.
How do you use "rasp" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a rasp to shape the edge of the wooden spoon." In French, "rasp" is râpe, râpement, grincer.
Are there other ways to say "rasp" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "rasp": râpe, râpement, grincer, râper.
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