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rasp in German

rasp in German is Raspel, raspeln — rasp means a coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials.

rasp in German

Raspel
noun
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.
raspeln
verb

What does "rasp" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 German?

"rasp" in German is Raspel, raspeln. 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 German, "rasp" is Raspel, raspeln.

Are there other ways to say "rasp" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "rasp": Raspel, raspeln.

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