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rasp

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Rasp (noun) means a coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials. Example: “He used a rasp to shape the edge of the wooden spoon.”

noun
1
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."
verb
1
To make a harsh, scraping sound, or to speak in a harsh, grating voice.
"His voice rasped after the long cold."
""Get out," he rasped."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rough scraping tool, or the harsh grating sound/voice it evokes.

Common pairings
a rasping voice rasp of a file
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Word forms

Plural
rasps
Third person singular
rasps
Past tense
rasped
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Etymology

From Old French rasper, ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "to scrape."

Origin: Old French

rasping wood file

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rasp” mean?
The word “rasp” means a coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials. In plain terms, a rough scraping tool, or the harsh grating sound/voice it evokes.
How do you pronounce “rasp”?
“Rasp” is pronounced rahsp (/ɹæsp/ in IPA).
How do you use “rasp” in a sentence?
Here is “rasp” used in a sentence: “He used a rasp to shape the edge of the wooden spoon.”
What part of speech is “rasp”?
Depending on how it is used, “rasp” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “rasp” come from?
The word “rasp” comes from Old French. From Old French rasper, ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "to scrape.".
How many meanings does “rasp” have?
“Rasp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a coarse metal file with rough, pointed teeth, used to shape or smooth wood or other materials.

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