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rasp in Spanish

rasp in Spanish is escofina, escofinar, raspar — rasp means a coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials.

rasp in Spanish

escofina
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.
escofinar
verb
(intransitive) To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
raspar
verb
(intransitive) To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.

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 Spanish?

"rasp" in Spanish is escofina, escofinar, raspar. 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 Spanish, "rasp" is escofina, escofinar, raspar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "rasp": escofina, escofinar, raspar.

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